Job Description

Network Engineer

4 days a week onsite: 77449

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field of study (preferred).
• Certifications:
• CCNA/CCNP or higher certification (preferred).
• Cisco Call Manager / WebEx Cloud knowledge (preferred).
• SIP and Voice routing expertise (preferred).

Work Experience:

• 10+ years of LAN/WAN networking experience, including a deep understanding of network and communication methods.
• 5+ years of Network Firewall Security experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Experience in:
• Designing/maintaining large WAN/LAN Cisco Networks.
• Managing IP Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP).
• Network project management.
• Vendor/Telco Carrier management.
• SD-WAN design and support (Meraki preferred).
• Cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure preferred).
• TCP/IP protocols, Wi-Fi protocols and products (Aruba, Meraki preferred).
• Large IP scheme design and deployment.
• Knowledge/Expertise:
• OSI Model technology stack.
• DNS and DHCP.
• IP Routing (Layer 3) and switching (Layer 2) in large corporate WAN/LAN architecture.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Strong time management skills to concurrently support multiple projects.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• High ethical standards, ability to operate as an individual contributor or team member.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Performance & Maintenance:
• Establish and maintain network performance.
• Collaborate with network architects to optimize network configurations and performance.
• Troubleshoot network problems, outages, and technical issues.
• Network Design & Configuration:
• Build and design IP addressing and network configurations.
• Design system configurations, enforce standards, and direct system installations.
• Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN network infrastructure (including routers, switches, and SD-WAN).
• Security Implementation:
• Establish and enforce network security policies.
• Define and monitor network access while maintaining Enterprise Security.
• Cloud & Disaster Recovery:
• Maintain and design private and cloud-based network architecture (HA & DR).
• Oversee connectivity for cloud services such as AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Collaboration & Strategic Input:
• Provide technical input on network architecture changes and enterprise growth strategies.
• Consult on enterprise-level projects, ensuring alignment with network designs and changes.
• Work with Security and EA teams to manage and assess network design impacts.
• Support & Project Leadership:
• Provide 3rd level support for network-related escalations.
• Lead and manage large-scale network projects, providing regular updates.
• Assist peers in supporting and improving the Wireless Network Infrastructure.
• Professional Development:
• Stay up to date with evolving technologies by engaging in educational opportunities and professional development activities.
• General Duties:
• Proactively accomplish organizational goals and handle related responsibilities.
• Adapt to changing duties as required by management.

Desired Skills and Experience

CCNP

WAN/LAN

Routers

Switches

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