Trident Consulting is looking for a " Network Engineer II" to join with one of our clients
Role: Network Engineer II
Type: Contract to hire
Location: Baltimore MD - 5 day onsite
Skills Required :
- Cisco
- rista
- Palo Alto Firewall background
- Someone to program the equipment and be responsible to go live
- Someone to own the projects
- Law enforcement experience is a plus
Skills and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Demonstrated track record of the ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues in a positive manner.
• Write and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Possesses sound documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated track record of exemplary customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of the OSI network model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking.
• Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities.
• Working knowledge and experience in implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SMTP, etc.
• Working knowledge of Classless Internet Domain Routing (CIDR); ability to clearly explain and articulate CIDR.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully configure network devices in an enterprise production setting similar in scope, size and complexity as JHPD. Example of devices that may be configured, include: routers, switches, csu/dsus, content management switches, caching devices, firewalls, VPN solutions, wireless controllers, access points, etc.
• Moderate knowledge of Metro Ethernet, DWDM, optical and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of MPLS.
• Working knowledge of QOS.
• Working understanding of different IPv4 addresses, inclusive of loopback, unicast, multicast, limited and directed broadcast.
• Expert understanding of IPv4 and 32-bit numbers.
• Working knowledge of IPv6 and 128-bit numbers.
• Working knowledge of mainstream network troubleshooting tools, such as MRTG, Cacti, SmokePing, Client Overview, Cisco works, Solarwinds, etc.
• Working knowledge of routed and routing protocols; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot medium to complex IPv4 routing issues.
• Working knowledge of IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists (ACLs).
• May configure and maintain network related systems that run Windows, Linux, or Unix as an operating system.
• Working knowledge of Layer2 technologies and ability to clearly explain and articulate Layer2 strengths and weaknesses.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully design and implement solutions using the advanced feature set of Cisco wireless products and based on a validated understanding of radio frequency and antenna theory, 802.11a/b/g/n standards, site survey and configuration of controllers and Client. Solutions include voice over WLAN, outdoor mesh and secure wireless.
• Working knowledge of detailed technical features, functions and benefits of a controller-based wireless architecture.
• Working knowledge of how CSMA/CD functions operate.
• Demonstrated track record of keeping abreast of current and leading-edge networking and wireless technologies/methodologies as related to the existing breadth and scope of products used at Johns Hopkins.
• Working knowledge of Multicast.
• Troubleshooting moderately complex issues focused on determining hardware vs. software, hardware vs. firmware, software vs. operating system, network vs. application/systems, and patterned vs. non-repeatable problems.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations involving readily identifiable problems.
• Demonstrated ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot intermediate to moderately complex scale- route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
• Working knowledge of how to implement and manage wireless controllers in a campus setting.
• Working knowledge of user and certificate-based authentication systems.
• Working knowledge of redundant network technologies, such as HSRP, spanning tree, VRRP, etc.
• Working knowledge of supporting various load balancing technologies, such as CSM (Content Switching Modules), ACE (Application Control Engine), Advanced AP load balancing strategies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• The employee is frequently required to be mobile and have unrestricted use of both hands with dexterity of hands and fingers.

About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident's commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients' toughest requirements.
Some of our recent awards include: 2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area