Network Engineer; CISCO ASA

Overview

Must be US citizen or Green Card Holder and Local NY/NJ.

The position is responsible for driving Implementation and supporting projects and other Network Engineers in their day-to-day operational activities as each person will bring their unique skill sets with them to the organization. This position is a direct report to the Technology Group Product Manager with understanding of business goals, business processes, and technology expertise in these areas. This position is responsible for configuring, testing, implementing and supporting software, hardware and systems.

This position work closely with Sr. Network Engineers and Architects that drive the analysis and physical design of technical solutions. Implementation involves creating new technology based solutions whereas support involves upgrades, maintenance or issue resolution to existing technology solutions.

• Provide network implementation and consulting for data and converged communications infrastructure based largely on Cisco equipment.
• While performing this role the candidate will be responsible for:
• Perform network-engineering tasks such as assessing and implementing firewall rules, establishing VPNs with partner companies, routing & switching and implementing access control lists, evaluating and installing software upgrades on network and security equipment.
• Engage Operations and IT Product teams to analyze security risks, propose mitigations and support network improvement projects
• Collaborate (including staff, vendors, and consultants) to identify and resolve complex, client application and hardware problems impacting availability and performance of the systems
• Knowledge and ability to perform the roles of Network Engineer routing and switching.
• After hours, call-out is required in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline with two or more years of diverse experience in networking and security experience including experience with Cisco products – Cisco ASA firewalls, routers and switches.
• Understanding and working knowledge of TCP/IP, access-control lists, VPNs, SSL, IPSEC, DNS/IPAM and routing protocols such as OSPF, SD-WAN, STP, and 802.x.
• Working experience with Cisco routing and switching, SD-WAN/Access, Cisco Any connect VPN environment.
• Experience with configuring, deploying and supporting Wireless, VOIP and Video teleconferencing solutions.
• Excellent problem solving / analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively .
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn new business and technical concepts.
• Strong judgment analytical and management skills.

• Cisco certifications – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Route/Switch, Network +.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of general IT standards, policies, best practices, guidelines, processes.
• Minimum Years of Experience 2 years of experience.
• Education Bachelor’s.