Network Engineer -- SD WAN and Network SecurityLocation: Vienna, VA (Local Preferred) Duration: 06 months contract Rate: DOE US Citizens, Green Card Holders, TN Visa, Green Card EAD'sResponsibilities:Expand and maintain the networking environment as necessary by establishing system configurations, directing system installation, and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards.Plan, test, and implement upgrades to data network equipmentEstablish configuration standards, as well as configure routing, and switching equipment.Maximizes network performance, troubleshoots network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization.Secures network system by enforcing policies.Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projectsFull life-cycle project managementEstablish and lead project teamsDevelop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communicationsProcure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/qualityRisk, Issue and Change managementEnsure successful project implementationScope of responsibilityLead, guide and mentor less experienced staffProvide input and make budgetary recommendations regarding staffing and equipmentApply engineering principles into the design and enhancement of new and existing systemsDocument new system components, or modifications to existing componentsEnsure the security and integrity of system and product solutions including compliance with client, industry engineering and Information Security principles and practicesPerform engineering tasks and assignments in support of business needsPerform engineering technology research, procurement, deployment, and configuration for new and modified systemsProvide technical leadership in the architecture discipline and development of information technology solutionsPresent clear, organized and concise information to all audiences through a variety of media to enable effective business decisionsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications (all required unless otherwise noted)Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experienceWorking knowledge of general network technologies including Routing and Switching.Routing protocol function, operations and troubleshooting.Ability to learn new technologies using a mix of self-study and some formal training.Good troubleshooting skills for current technology as well as new technologies as we grow our skillsets.Software Defined Wide Area Network ( SD-WAN ) experience required.Ability and willingness to grow skillset for SD-WAN and related technologies such as Cloud Interconnect and Cloud Security services for deployment and traffic flow engineering.Working knowledge of engineering disciplineTracking Budget ExpensesProject ManagementProblem SolvingLAN KnowledgeNetwork Design and ImplementationNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork Hardware ConfigurationNetwork Performance TuningPeople ManagementAdvanced database and presentation software skillsAdvanced research, analytical, and problem solving skillsAdvanced verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced word processing and spreadsheet software skillsEffective organizational, planning and time management skillsEffective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisionsEffective skill guiding and training less experienced staffDesired:CCNPCCIE (Datacenter, Security)Other IT certifications