Company Overview

XPECT Solutions Llc. has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security. 

Job Overview

XPECT Solutions Llc. is looking for a NOC Network Engineer to support the Data Center for one of our Federal Customers in Columbia, SC. The primary scope of work for the NOC Network Engineer includes overseeing data center operations efforts including engineering (designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing) various Data Center/LAN task orders involving Cisco network solutions and other Data center LAN Infrastructure and Aruba systems. Additionally, the candidate will participate in capturing and analyzing technical requirements; documenting detailed system designs, implementation plans, and operations guides of network systems; participate in both project and operational meetings; providing Tier 3 level support utilizing change control processes.     
                                   

Core Responsibilities:

• Administering and monitoring ACI components like leaf and spine switches and APIC controllers, ensuring network reliability.
• Troubleshooting network issues within the ACI environment and using monitoring tools to track problems.
• Performing maintenance on network hardware and operating systems, including racking and stacking switches and cable management.
• Configure and manage policies like EPGs, Bridge Domains, Contracts, and Tenants.
• Configuring and managing Cisco Nexus switches, including relevant features like VXLAN.
• Operations and lifecycle management for physical and virtual data center assets.
• Knowledge of multiple IT technologies, hardware, software.
• Ensure network connectivity throughout the Data Center LAN infrastructure
• Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN solutions.
• Create manuals and support documentation.
• Operations and lifecycle management for physical and virtual data center assets.
• Ensure network connectivity throughout the Data Center LAN infrastructure
• Providing Tier 3 level support via change control processes and procedures
• Participating in both project and steady-state meetings
• Installing and configuring networking resources such as LAN switches.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of the network infrastructure.
• Monitors the overall network performance to proactively detect issues.
• Participate in initial implementation of general data center requirements, addition of new hardware and retirement of equipment.
• Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN solutions.
• Create manuals and support documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to various IT groups.
• Perform network administration duties.

Requirements

• The ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance is needed but INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE NEEDED TO START
• Associate degree in computer science or networking; or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); or 4 years supporting network infrastructure in a complex, multi-site environment
• Knowledge of Infrastructure design in a data center environment
• Knowledge of multiple IT technologies, hardware, software
• Experience troubleshooting network performance issues using Solarwinds, DCNM, DNA Center and Cisco Prime.
• Experience with Local Area Network and data center networks.
• Understanding of VLANs and IP sub netting.

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Local Area Network and data center networks.
• Experience diagramming network designs, layouts, etc. using tools such as Visio.
• Experience troubleshooting network performance issues using Solarwinds, DCNM, DNA(Catalyst) Center and Cisco Identify Services Engine (ISE).
• Experience utilizing Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS commands and understanding of VLANs and IP sub netting.
• Proficient knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Windows.
• Experience utilizing and managing Windows IP/DNS.
• Experience with virtualization technology.
• Experience working with different types of fiber cabling.

Benefits

Xpect Solutions Llc. is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture that supports a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.

We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple – empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.

Benefits and Perks:

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks of annual PTO
• 11 days of Holiday PTO
• Performance Awards
• Referral Bonus Plan (of up to $5,000/year)
• Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)