Job Description
Job Summary for Network Engineer
The Network Engineer will be part of a global team responsible for delivering LAN/WAN network services in a 24x7, mission-critical environment. The Network Engineer’s primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems. He/She may be asked to perform disaster recovery operations, protecting data, upgrading software and hardware equipment, or replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary.
Job Requirements
Job Responsibilities: - Advanced understanding of the following technologies (hardware and ancillary tasks):
- Firewalls & Routers (Cisco/Palo Alto): VPN, IPSec tunnels, ACLs, BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN, MPLS
- SDWAN: Experience with leading solutions from Palo Alto, Cisco, Aruba, Silverpeak
- NAC: Aruba Clearpass, Cisco ISE
- Switching (Cisco): Catalyst, port configurations, STP, LACP, LAGP
- Wireless: Aerohive, Aruba, Mist, Cisco, Extreme Networks
- Network Monitoring Tools: Solarwinds or similar tool
- Cloud: Azure and AWS networking
- Load Balancers: Netscaler, ADC, VPX, F5, A10
- Other: OpenDNS, Hybrid Environment, Automation / Ansible
- Basic understanding of the following technologies (hardware and ancillary tasks):
- Microsoft: Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, Office 365 Suite
- VMware, VSphere, VDI
- Establish networking environment by designing and implementing network/system, configurations; directing installations; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
- Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with the infrastructure team on network impacts to the environment
- Report network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; and managing projects
- Analyze network problems, perform troubleshooting and incident response on the system and communicate with the appropriate personnel, track problems through to resolution
- Follow IT change control policy for predictable results
- Continuously update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations
- Experience supporting on premise and/or co-located data center environment
- Work in a team environment to accomplish departmental and business related goals
- Participate in an on-call rotation
- Provide mentorship to junior members of the team
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years experience, or 7+ years experience that is directly related to the job responsibilities
- Certifications are a plus, but not required (CCNA, Network+, etc.)
- Ability to demonstrate troubleshooting skills, think analytically while working in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to work with a wide range of technologies.
- Must be able to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities while ensuring successful completion of all items.
- Forward thinker who designs for current business needs as well as plans for scalability and longer-term solutions.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to travel globally