Network Engineer V (On Site Extreme Engineer)

Senior-level Network Engineer V on site at the Presidio of Monterey, CA, supporting the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center with extensive Extreme Networks and enterprise networking expertise on a contract basis, salary USD 128,000 to 143,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and sustain Extreme Networks switches, routers, access points, and management tools.
• Lead complex network initiatives, including upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure expansions across LAN, WAN, and wireless.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting for intricate network issues; identify root causes and implement effective remediation.
• Plan and document network architecture changes; create diagrams and runbooks for operational guidance.
• Mentor and coach junior network engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Science from an accredited college or university with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate degree with 7+ years, OR 9+ years of relevant network infrastructure experience in lieu of a degree, with emphasis on Extreme Networks.
• 10+ years of relevant network infrastructure experience.
• Active IAT Level II certification (one of: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) plus applicable CE/OS certification.
• CCNA or equivalent certification.
• Active Extreme Networks certification.
• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Technologies

• Extreme Networks L2/L3 (including MLXE, ExtremeIQ)
• VMware NSX
• Ruckus L2 switches and wireless controllers/APs
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-7050/3060/3260/5450) with WildFire and URL Filtering
• Brocade MPLS L2/L3 switches
• Cisco switches/routers
• Aruba wireless (controllers, APs, AirWave, ClearPass)
• Ciena 100G OME 6500 DWDM
• Extreme Networks L2/L3, MLXE, ExtremeIQ; OSPF/BGP/MPLS
• SolarWinds, InMon Sentinel, Uptrends

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals, bringing together more than a century of combined experience. The company focuses on bridging operations and technology to enable mission success and is certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Desired Qualifications

• CCNP, CCIE, or other advanced networking certification.
• Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification.
• Prior DoD or Army enterprise network experience.
• Active Secret clearance is a plus, not required.