Company:
Mindlance
Location: Boston
Closing Date: 02/12/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Position Summary
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer that will be part of the Network and Telecommunications Team under the directions of the Manager, Network Engineering & Telecommunications. Responsibilities include planning and designing the converged network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, unified communication and enterprise network solutions, troubleshooting, installing, implementing, and administering converged network systems and providing Tier III support. Coordinate and monitor vendors and/or manufacture(s) for support.
Responsibilities/Duties
Planning: Conducts short- and long-term planning to meet network requirements.
Network Monitoring: Analyzes network activity and network problems to Client and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance. Expectations to be proficient with monitoring and diagnostic tools like SolarWinds, Fluke and Wireshark, PC Microsoft OS system commands.
Network System Design and Implementation: Designs, implements, and document network systems.
Configuration and maintenance of routers, switches (Cisco, Extreme Networks, Junipers, Brocade), and firewalls (Juniper, Brocade, Palo Alto).
Able to implement projects plans as assigned by the Manager, Network Engineering, deliver progress reports, identify, and communicate impediments, and provide clear and concise documentation on completion.
Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the user community.
Issue Resolution: Troubleshoots diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes, and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are met.
Network Performance Assessment: Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to management.
Vendor Management: Evaluates services provided by vendors and recommends changes.
Research emerging technologies, as requested.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Take ownership of a problem through resolution.
Arrange for equipment repair, upgrade, or replacement.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders, technical support, and project teams.
Assist with the design of complex Core and WAN networks, IP, and routing summarization, includes configuring routers and switches.
Review quotes from resellers, vendors in support of procurement and advise recommendations.
Works closely with peers from EOEEA IT and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) to learn of network change management, operational support best practices, and future strategies that impact the EEA landscape.
Experience/ Qualifications
A BS/MS degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
Minimum of ten years of relevant IT work experience.
Knowledge of Cisco SRND/SAFE and industry best practices.
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in team environment as well as individual with minimal supervision.
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
Familiarity with network, server, storage virtualization, i.e., MDS switching infrastructure, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and Client vSphere.
Knowledge of voice TDM technologies is also very useful.
Experience with VOIP, like Avaya systems, Mitel systems and variety of Nortel systems.
Experience with branch routers and LAN switches. Preferred knowledge, Cisco, Juniper Networks and Extreme Networks. Knowledge of Brocade/Ruckus ICX, VeloCloud a plus.
Advanced knowledge of IOS, NX-OS, EXOS, JUNOS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE, OSPF, MPLS, Spanning-tree, VRRP, LAG, VLANS, SIP, H.323, PRI, SD-WAN, QoS, TCP/IP.
Knowledge of Enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as, Lansweeper, Wireshark, sflow, NMAP, SNMP and Syslog.
Knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and vendors.
Must be proficient with latest versions MS Visio, MS Windows, and MS Office and/or O365.
License and/or Certification Requirements:
Cisco Certifications: CCIE preferred, CCNP Enterprise.
MA Driver’s License.
Not required but will be strongly considered first are candidates with additional certificates like:
Juniper Network Certifications JNCIE or JNCIP.
Extreme Networks Certifications
Microsoft Certifications,
ITIL 4, Agile project management
_ X _ New Posting
General Requirements:
CORI requirements: _X_After candidate selection
__Other (including special requirements):
Interview requirements: __ Initial contact by phone, interview may be in person
_ X _Other: EEA May opt to move directly to in person interviews
Total number of positions sought: 1
Maximum acceptable hourly rate: 90.00
May be filled PRIOR TO CLOSE DATE: __Yes _ X _No
Additional Resume Submission Specifications and Requirements:
Maximum number of resumes per ITS63 Vendors: 3
Resumes must be emailed to:
The subject line of the email must read: Senior Network Engineer
No phone calls please – email questions to: [email protected]
Indicate on resume if candidate is presently working for another State Agency or has worked for another State Agency within the past 12 months (if so, indicate State Agency name)
Include candidate Pay Rate in the email that accompanies the resume (Include also the hourly rate you pay to the candidate to understand the overhead difference.)
Rates are all-inclusive (travel and any additional expenses are included in the rate)
Worksite Address: Hybrid: Telework / 100 Cambridge St, Boston
Contract Length: Through 06/30/2025
Project(s) Duration: To be determined
Hours per Week: 37.5
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm with flexibility to start earlier or work late when projects or repairs arise. 30 minutes lunch break.
Travel: Expect to be in Boston office at least 1 day a week (Tuesday or Wednesday for Team coverage (TBD)) – Required travel in the week throughout all MA when projects or repair issues arise to one of the 300 locations we have in the State of MA.
Other Schedule Related: Hours not to exceed 1,837.5 for this contract which ends 06/30/25, hours are based on start date July 1 st of each fiscal year and will be adjusted when start date is passed July 1 st , by decreasing the hours of the weeks not started.
Rate Card Title from the Rate Card posted on COMMBUYS: “Senior” Network Engineer
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Position Summary
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer that will be part of the Network and Telecommunications Team under the directions of the Manager, Network Engineering & Telecommunications. Responsibilities include planning and designing the converged network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, unified communication and enterprise network solutions, troubleshooting, installing, implementing, and administering converged network systems and providing Tier III support. Coordinate and monitor vendors and/or manufacture(s) for support.
Responsibilities/Duties
Planning: Conducts short- and long-term planning to meet network requirements.
Network Monitoring: Analyzes network activity and network problems to Client and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance. Expectations to be proficient with monitoring and diagnostic tools like SolarWinds, Fluke and Wireshark, PC Microsoft OS system commands.
Network System Design and Implementation: Designs, implements, and document network systems.
Configuration and maintenance of routers, switches (Cisco, Extreme Networks, Junipers, Brocade), and firewalls (Juniper, Brocade, Palo Alto).
Able to implement projects plans as assigned by the Manager, Network Engineering, deliver progress reports, identify, and communicate impediments, and provide clear and concise documentation on completion.
Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the user community.
Issue Resolution: Troubleshoots diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes, and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are met.
Network Performance Assessment: Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to management.
Vendor Management: Evaluates services provided by vendors and recommends changes.
Research emerging technologies, as requested.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Take ownership of a problem through resolution.
Arrange for equipment repair, upgrade, or replacement.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders, technical support, and project teams.
Assist with the design of complex Core and WAN networks, IP, and routing summarization, includes configuring routers and switches.
Review quotes from resellers, vendors in support of procurement and advise recommendations.
Works closely with peers from EOEEA IT and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) to learn of network change management, operational support best practices, and future strategies that impact the EEA landscape.
Experience/ Qualifications
A BS/MS degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
Minimum of ten years of relevant IT work experience.
Knowledge of Cisco SRND/SAFE and industry best practices.
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in team environment as well as individual with minimal supervision.
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
Familiarity with network, server, storage virtualization, i.e., MDS switching infrastructure, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and Client vSphere.
Knowledge of voice TDM technologies is also very useful.
Experience with VOIP, like Avaya systems, Mitel systems and variety of Nortel systems.
Experience with branch routers and LAN switches. Preferred knowledge, Cisco, Juniper Networks and Extreme Networks. Knowledge of Brocade/Ruckus ICX, VeloCloud a plus.
Advanced knowledge of IOS, NX-OS, EXOS, JUNOS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE, OSPF, MPLS, Spanning-tree, VRRP, LAG, VLANS, SIP, H.323, PRI, SD-WAN, QoS, TCP/IP.
Knowledge of Enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as, Lansweeper, Wireshark, sflow, NMAP, SNMP and Syslog.
Knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and vendors.
Must be proficient with latest versions MS Visio, MS Windows, and MS Office and/or O365.
License and/or Certification Requirements:
Cisco Certifications: CCIE preferred, CCNP Enterprise.
MA Driver’s License.
Not required but will be strongly considered first are candidates with additional certificates like:
Juniper Network Certifications JNCIE or JNCIP.
Extreme Networks Certifications
Microsoft Certifications,
ITIL 4, Agile project management
_ X _ New Posting
General Requirements:
CORI requirements: _X_After candidate selection
__Other (including special requirements):
Interview requirements: __ Initial contact by phone, interview may be in person
_ X _Other: EEA May opt to move directly to in person interviews
Total number of positions sought: 1
Maximum acceptable hourly rate: 90.00
May be filled PRIOR TO CLOSE DATE: __Yes _ X _No
Additional Resume Submission Specifications and Requirements:
Maximum number of resumes per ITS63 Vendors: 3
Resumes must be emailed to:
The subject line of the email must read: Senior Network Engineer
No phone calls please – email questions to: [email protected]
Indicate on resume if candidate is presently working for another State Agency or has worked for another State Agency within the past 12 months (if so, indicate State Agency name)
Include candidate Pay Rate in the email that accompanies the resume (Include also the hourly rate you pay to the candidate to understand the overhead difference.)
Rates are all-inclusive (travel and any additional expenses are included in the rate)
Worksite Address: Hybrid: Telework / 100 Cambridge St, Boston
Contract Length: Through 06/30/2025
Project(s) Duration: To be determined
Hours per Week: 37.5
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm with flexibility to start earlier or work late when projects or repairs arise. 30 minutes lunch break.
Travel: Expect to be in Boston office at least 1 day a week (Tuesday or Wednesday for Team coverage (TBD)) – Required travel in the week throughout all MA when projects or repair issues arise to one of the 300 locations we have in the State of MA.
Other Schedule Related: Hours not to exceed 1,837.5 for this contract which ends 06/30/25, hours are based on start date July 1 st of each fiscal year and will be adjusted when start date is passed July 1 st , by decreasing the hours of the weeks not started.
Rate Card Title from the Rate Card posted on COMMBUYS: “Senior” Network Engineer
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
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