Job Description Summary
The Network Engineer is an IT specialist who constructs and maintains the network and network-based solutions. Their duties include network engineering, implementation and administration. This person is responsible, as part of a team, for the engineering and administration of routers, switches, firewalls, security systems, wireless equipment and voice services within a WAN that spans the globe. These systems include a variety of technologies from Cisco Systems and Palo Alto Networks.
The Network Engineer will assist Help Desk, Security, and Infrastructure personnel in troubleshooting end-user or server-based network problems.
This role would be ideal for a person from a traditional IT infrastructure and network who wishes to transition to a fast-growing Hybrid-Cloud environment. This person is a critical component of a small team that will make a big impact on the company’s future success.
Tasks
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Deploy, patch, and optimize all network equipment in the company across 15+ locations, 2 data centers, and an MPLS-connected wide-area-network.
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Oversee the patching (done with a third-party firm) of all network equipment and ensure adequate testing.
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Monitor network performance and integrity.
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Resolve issues escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure.
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Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
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Mentor team members on technical issues.
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Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery).
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Communicate with users when needed.
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Maintain complete technical documentation.
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Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability.
Skills & Abilities
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Industry-related experience as a Network Engineer or Senior Network Engineer.
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Professional certification (e.g. CCNP).
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Solid background in network administration and architecture.
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In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF).
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Familiarity with access control models and network security.
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Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools).
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Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS).
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Strong understanding of hybrid-cloud networking, WAN concepts, and firewalling.
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Sharp troubleshooting skills.
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Ability to work independently.
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Organizational and mentoring skills.
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Strong communication and time-management skills.
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Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Powershell, BASHl).
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Responsibilities
Engineering Services (50%)
- Deploy network equipment (new, upgrades, etc)
- Respond to problems, evaluate requests, institute changes as needed.
- Ensure all connectivity across global WAN
- Suggest changes for optimizing, modernizing and maintaining premium network performance and stability.
Support, Network and Cloud Resources/Services (40%)
- Support all company network resources, project teams access, and resource interconnectivity.
- Monitor for security-related issues.
- Work with, and/or oversee, 3rd party contractors commissioned to assist network engineering with patching.
- Maintain network alerts and configuration backups (Solarwinds).
Documentation (10%)
- Build up network documentation to be used by Engineering staff.
Education
Work Experience