W2 Contract IT Network Engineer (Deployment & Support) Ashburn, VA (Day-1-Oniste)

Location: Ashburn, VA (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong Data Center Networking and Deployment experience to support large-scale network infrastructure deployments across Data Centers and Point of Presence (POP) locations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with network installation, troubleshooting, routing, switching, fiber optics, and Linux environments.

• 8+ years of overall IT experience
• 3+ years of Data Center Networking experience
• Strong Network Support and Deployment background
• Experience working in Data Center and POP environments

• Data Center Networking
• Cisco and/or Juniper Networking
• Routing & Switching
• TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF
• Network Deployment & Implementation
• Fiber Optics and Optical Networking
• DWDM Technologies
• Linux Administration
• IPv6
• Rack & Stack Deployments
• Network Troubleshooting
• Network Documentation
• Asset Management

• Deploy, configure, and support network infrastructure in Data Centers and POP sites.
• Install and troubleshoot routers, switches, fiber, and optical equipment.
• Perform rack and stack activities, cable routing, and hardware installations.
• Create rack elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and port mappings.
• Support network turn-up activities and deployment projects.
• Manage network assets and hardware lifecycle activities.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and internal engineering teams.
• Support RMA processes and hardware replacements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.

• Experience with Wireshark and tcpdump
• Knowledge of optical transport technologies
• Experience working with service providers and colocation facilities
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, Shell)
• CCNA, JNCIA, RHCT, or equivalent certifications

Network Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Data Center Network Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Cisco, Juniper, Routing, Switching, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, TCP/IP, Linux, Fiber Optics, DWDM, IPv6, Rack and Stack, POP Deployment, Data Center Operations, Network Troubleshooting.