Lead Network Engineer

About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Position summary

Reporting to the Network & Voice Team Manager the Network Engineer will be the network technical lead on high-priority on-prem, hybrid, and cloud projects.

What will you do in this role?

• Lead solutioning efforts and client presentations
• Lead and participate in complex network and connectivity troubleshooting and triage with team members and our client
• Complete assigned tasks independently, and as part of a larger project team
• Plan, implement, configure and maintain network infrastructure route/switch device operating systems, determine hardware specifications, and validate system performance
• Work within Azure and the data center, collaborating with other engineers to develop strategies and plans in support of migration efforts and maintaining networking across a hybrid environment
• Document and transfer knowledge to fellow staff through training, coaching and mentoring
• Execute performance tuning, operational process development, and security configuration management in accordance with best practices, standards, and procedures
• Operate and maintain network infrastructure devices including, but not limited to patching, system upgrade, backup, and system configuration
• Support analysis, triage and break/fix of infrastructure system-related trouble tickets
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine the real or underlying cause of an incident to prevent future recurrences
• Support management reporting requirements
• Document and update systems architecture diagrams using Microsoft Visio
• Coordinate with the team to develop and maintain proper processes, procedures, security, and system documentation according to industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Help evaluate new technologies and solutions to enhance the IT environment to serve strategic and tactical business objectives
• Track and ensure awareness of Cisco and M365 roadmaps, new tools and capabilities, and recommend their potential use within the organization

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Must be a United States Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust
• This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills
• Ability to interface directly with our client
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or in information technology, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years’ experience supporting network infrastructure projects within a complex, multi-vendor environment
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in designing and implementing network supporting datacenter system virtualization, application load balancing, application hosting, application acceleration
• 5+ years of enterprise and campus networking includes but not limited Cisco Switches and Routers, Cisco ISE, 802.1x, LAN, Remote Access VPN
• Experience leading solutioning efforts and client presentations
• Experience supporting networks running Cisco UC and/or MS Teams VoIP systems
• Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with Cisco ACI
• Firewall management and configuration, with and understanding of network security and defense-in-depth strategies
• Understanding of high-availability design including replication and load balancing
• IPSEC and SSL VPNs
• Federal IT regulatory compliance experience
• Exceptional work ethic and time management skills
• Ability to work well both independently and part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to customer service
• Excellent customer service skills with a customer service focus, and strong interface/communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical leadership
• Working knowledge of system hardening (STIGs, SRGs, regulatory compliance)
• Knowledge and understanding of Cisco VPN & Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, Cisco ACI
• Have supported networks running Cisco UC
• Some limited travel required
• Must be available for off-hours work and participate in rotating responsibilities

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Total Rewards

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on first day
• Paid holidays including time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave program
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee and client referral bonus programs
• Pet insurance
• Paid volunteer time (up to four hours annually)

Company culture and values

• Servant Leader: Engages employees, fosters development, builds positive culture
• Solutions Focused: Develops and implements solutions to business problems
• Collaboration: Builds relationships across organization levels and units
• Instills Trust: Acts with integrity, follows through on commitments
• Impact & Influence Thinking: Gains support and advances initiatives without formal authority

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.