Network Engineer

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, supporting and enhancing all enterprise networking and telephony systems. Assists IT leadership in meeting Service Level Agreements and implementing initiatives. Support

• Provide primary support for mission critical systems and services, including:

• Cisco switching equipment (ASA, FTD, switches, routers)

• LAN/WAN o Cisco wireless including Meraki

• Cisco Nexus equipment

• Cisco VPN

Network Design

• Design, plan, and implement network equipment refresh and upgrades
• Conduct network architecture design and make recommendations based on cost and feasibility
• Maintain currency with emerging technologies and recommend strategic communications initiatives

Maintenance

• Troubleshoot network issues involving various factors
• Perform perimeter monitoring, verify integrity and availability of all network systems
• Create and maintain documentation of all configuration information
• Assure configurations are backed up and that restores are working properly
• Perform patch maintenance during time windows as required to maintain system uptime to users
• Secure network by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access
• Complete change implementations work off-hours.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Managing Information Systems or related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of Cisco networking or Cisco Nexus work experience in a medium or large enterprise
• Minimum 1 year experience of cloud networking systems (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• General systems administration experience, AD, DHCP, DNS * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work on projects under general supervision

Preferred skills

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure or similar networking concepts including virtual networks, network security groups, VPN gateways, and Azure Firewall.
• Ability to perform basic configuration and troubleshooting of Azure networking resources and Azure tools and services
• Azure Network Engineer Associate Certification or similar
• Cisco CCNA/CCDA