Senior Network Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Washington, DC. OVERVIEW: The Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of our enterprise network infrastructure. This includes utilizing tools such as Nagios for network monitoring, Cisco Prime for network management, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for access control, and Splunk for network logging and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network technologies and security protocols, along with hands-on experience with the aforementioned tools to ensure our network environment is efficient, secure, and continuously available. This work is located onsite in the DC area. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of complex network environments, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. Configure and manage Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring they...