About

• Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a Network Engineer (Data Center). This is a full-time onsite position based in the Portsmouth, VA area.
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring network systems, hardware, and software applications, including, but not limited to switches, routers, firewalls, data center technologies, routing protocols, and network appliances
• Implement DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance of network components. Evaluate and respond to network incidents and perform corrective actions.
• Implement and manage data center technologies, including network, compute, storage, automation, and security. Experience working with Windows, Unix, and other server administrators to design, address requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes in a data center environment
• Review security information and event management (SEIM) tools to discover and resolve network events. Implementing and managing security protocols and policies within enterprise networks.
• Perform root cause analysis and providing recommendations or corrective actions.
• Responsible for advanced routing protocols like EIGRP and OSPF, as well as switching technologies. Understanding and implementing SDN technologies like SD-Access and SD-WAN. Planning, designing, and implementing both local and wide-area enterprise networks
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks; including design, configuring, installing enterprise network devices and working in a data center environment.

Knowledge and proficiency to work (including, but not limited to)

• Hardware: Network switches (CISCO Nexus series 7000/9000 and Cisco Catalyst series); Cisco routers (CISCO 4551, 8500).
• Software: Solar Winds, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center (aka DNA), Splunk.
• Certifications: Contractor shall have an active Security + CE or higher, and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification with Enterprise Core or Data Center specialty.
• MUST have active Secret Clearance or higher
• Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Some of our competitive benefits include
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
• Wellness and Work-Life Support
• Professional Development
• Performance and Referral Bonuses
• Life and Disability Insurance