Engineer, IT

The Network Engineer is responsible in providing expert level network troubleshooting and for creating network standards, documenting network environments, and converting business requirements to technical specifications/designs. This position will validate new network solutions through proof of concepts and pilots.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Researches new technology advancements and conduct evaluations focused on optimizing and improving network configuration, performance, capacity, availability, and operational reliability

Plans, designs, implements and documents all network related projects

Defines and maintains technology standards

Establishes and maintains backup and version-control of network configurations

Troubleshoots network designs and make recommendations for system fixes and enhancements

Makes recommendations for leveraging network installations and reducing operational costs Partners with cross-functional peers from both infrastructure and application teams

Manages hardware/software vendors, service providers and 3rd party partners

Lead network related work for Mergers and Acquisitions Provides final tier of support for all networking issues including routing, switching, WIFI, and firewall.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in a Network Engineering role in enterprise environment with geographically dispersed locations.
8+ years of specific experience with Cisco Meraki switch/WIFI, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox DDI, Cisco ASA, ISR, ASR, Catalyst/Nexus switches, SDWAN and SASEMature understanding of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, Ethernet, DSL, DMVPN, QoS, COS, SNMP, VoIP, VLANS, Subnetting, Supernetting, Trunking, Virtual Networking, IPS, WLAN, WAN acceleration, URL filtering, Net Flow, network monitoring systems, cloud service providers such as MS Azure and OCI.Extensive

experience with supporting and troubleshooting global networks which includes multi-site, high-availability, load-balanced infrastructure solutions (active/active).  Cisco CCNP or related industry certification required

Preferred Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organization and planning skills.

Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills.

Work well with others in a team environment.

Self-motivated; self-starter.

Working Conditions and Physical DemandsN/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%
Working Environment None
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold None
- Exposed to bio hazardous conditions  None
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerationsOccasionally
- Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shockNone
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipmentOccasionally
- Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands Constantly
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
Constantly
- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
Constantly
- Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
Occasionally
- Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
None
- Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
None
- Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear,…