Network Engineer III at Electronic Systems Inc

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

BGP Expertise, Network Architecture, Security, Protocols & ISP Operations, Hands-On Implementation, Vendor Experience, Monitoring & Documentation, Collaboration, Strong Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Mindset

Industry

Description

Overview About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs. Our client is in need of a Network Engineer III for a 6-month engagement with the possibly to convert to full-time. This Network Engineer III will be responsible for finalizing the design and implementation of a BGP network that will serve as the backbone of our ISP. This position is critical to our business, and thus, we are looking for senior-level individuals who have designed and operated provider-grade networks, not just enterprise environments. Responsibilities Core Attributes Hands-On Implementation: Configure routers/switches, troubleshoot, and operationalize the design. Vendor Experience: Cisco IOS-XR, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox, Nutanix, or comparable platforms. Monitoring & Documentation: NOC dashboards, SNMP/NetFlow, detailed runbooks, and network diagrams. Collaboration: Work effectively across city departments (Public Safety, Public Works, Schools, Libraries) and external providers. Soft Skills Strong communication skills to explain complex designs to varied stakeholders. Problem-solving mindset for escalations and critical incidents. Background in municipal broadband or public sector networks is a plus. Qualifications Core Technical Requirements BGP Expertise: Ability to design, configure, and maintain BGP routing across multiple peers, including route reflection, policy controls, and failover scenarios. Network Architecture: Design scalable, redundant ISP-grade networks across core, distribution, and edge layers. Security: Knowledge of securing BGP sessions (MD5 authentication, prefix filtering, RPKI), firewall integration, and DDoS mitigation. Protocols & ISP Operations: OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 management, peering agreements, DNS/DHCP/IPAM.

Responsibilities

The Network Engineer III will be responsible for finalizing the design and implementation of a BGP network that will serve as the backbone of the ISP. This position is critical to the business, requiring hands-on implementation and collaboration across various departments.