Network Engineer III

Network Engineer III

Savannah, GA. CBU: HMGMA.

Purpose:

We seek a talented and motivated “Network Engineer III” to join our dynamic IT team. As a Network Engineer III, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization’s network infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity, optimal performance, and security. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to identify and address network‑related issues, contribute to network design discussions, and implement best practices to support our growing technology needs by helping to design and support network elements.

Analyze, resolve, and report on network issues. Must be able to weigh business needs against the need for network changes and articulate issues to management.

• Assist in designing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks.
• Support the implementation and management of network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and other related issues to ensure optimal user experience.
• Collaborate with system administrators and security teams to implement network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
• Participate in capacity planning and network expansion efforts to accommodate the organization’s growth and evolving technology requirements.
• Assist in the evaluation and integration of new networking technologies and solutions.
• Respond to and resolve network incidents and service disruptions promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in networking.
• Ensure Change Management and other procedures are followed.
• Document network procedures and system configurations.
• Install, maintain, and configure Cisco routers/switches, firewall, VPN, and VLANs.
• Monitor/Resolve LAN/WAN performance, health, and security issues.
• Install, maintain, and configure all wireless networks.
• Install, configure, and maintain all LAN/WAN hardware and cabling.
• Participate in Network Operations planning.
• Support all Administrators and developers as required.
• Develop/test and analyze new technical solutions to problems.
• Maintain a current inventory of all Network assets, purchase history, and warranty data.
• Install, maintain, and configure all voice & data communication circuits.
• Perform disaster recovery of all network systems.
• Perform backup and restore of network systems.
• Implements policies to ensure the security and integrity of the network.

• Network Configuration and Maintenance:
  Responsible for configuring, installing, and maintaining network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Ensure proper functioning of network devices and implement updates or patches as needed.
• Network Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and resolve network‑related issues, including connectivity problems, latency, and downtime. Utilize troubleshooting tools and methodologies to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Network Monitoring and Performance:
  Monitor network performance, traffic patterns, and usage to identify potential bottlenecks or performance degradation proactively. Take necessary actions to optimize network resources and ensure optimal user experience.
• Security Implementation:
  Collaborate with security teams to implement network security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments to safeguard network integrity.
• Network Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of network configurations, topologies, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Ensure documentation is easily accessible to team members for reference and knowledge sharing.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including system administrators, application developers, and IT support, to ensure…