Network Engineer-; Hybrid- Miami or Tampa

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing/implementing the company network to be efficient, cost effective, and secure. They will configure and maintain Meraki/Cisco/Palo products to include wireless access points, security appliances, routers, switches and firewalls.

• Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, organization and operation of data communications network and network security devices
• Establish great vendor relations to receive the best pricing and quickest response time for ISP setup, low voltage installation, AV mounting and security door/camera setup
• Head meetings for the network team on new/moving/closing of branches
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of the network infrastructure
• Provides capacity planning for internal and external network connections
• Effectively communicate with third parties such as partners and customers regarding technical issues and customer service inquiries, both written and verbally
• Diagnose and troubleshoot wireless, security, switching, and other various network-related issues reported by Cisco Meraki customers and partners.
• Direct others on tasks needed to resolve and complete projects
• Collaborate with other support team members to fix network outages, misconfigurations, and complex networking issues on customers' devices.
• Read and analyze packet captures using Wireshark.
• Coordinate resolution of circuit problems with third parties, including public carriers, ISP and city/county affiliates using the network
• Use acquired knowledge to suggest, edit, and write in-depth Knowledge Base articles.
• Stay up to date on Meraki features and technology by attending lunch and learns, participating in team communication, and keeping up with enterprise and cloud networking trends.
• Properly and completely document work performed in the Service Now system.
• Use network/application performance management tools (Solarwinds and Other Tools) to troubleshoot, analyze bandwidth and user traffic issues
• In addition to the above, each Associate will be required to cross train for position(s) within the Organization which may, from time to time, be required.
• Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

• Will possess at least 3 years of experience with network technologies including web filtering, content filters, routing/switching, VLANs, and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless.
• Thorough comprehension of networking protocols including Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, TCP, STP, ARP, Ethernet, BGP, OSPF
• Designed and deployed networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Worked with setup of MPLS, VPN, VLAN, NAT, Radius servers
• Configured QoS, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS/DHCP/DC servers
• Outstanding English language written and verbal communication skills and comprehension.
• Excellent account management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Experience in computer networking related problem solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Experience with Palo/Meraki Firewall setup, configuration and basic troubleshooting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comprehension.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate matters to third parties.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking and IT Security, or a related discipline
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Project
• Position demands the ability to work independently but also be a strong team player.