Associate Network Engineer (Richmond, Va)

Associate Network Engineer (Richmond, VA)
Job Description
CoStar delivers real-time, verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStar's independent research organization - the industry's largest - with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence.
Our Infrastructure Team will ensure site reliability and security for the world's leading commercial real estate information products by designing and implementing resilient systems, network, security, telecommunications, and support solutions in our enterprise-level private IaaS and public cloud environments.
We are looking for an Associate Network Engineer working as part of our team to help manage and maintain our enterprise network. The enterprise network serves our corporate users and as such you would assist in maintaining circuits, office network routers/switches/firewalls, corporate VPN infrastructure and Aruba wirelesss infrastructure. In addition you will help with the network backbone that spans 3 global data centers, 80+ offices worldwide, over 6000 servers and 3 public clouds to support web applications, like apartments.com & Loopnet.com, which are used by millions of customers every day.
Are you a self-starter, love the challenge of solving problems and enjoy working directly with people? Do you enjoy diagnosing complex challenges? Are you motivated to help yourself and the team grow? Then CoStar is the place for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support office network stack including routing, switch stacks, wireless, VPN, and firewalls, spanning over 600 network appliances serving 12,000 end points.
• Operate and troubleshoot global Aruba Wi-Fi controllers and access points
• Triage tickets related to data centers, Internet applications, and worldwide office connectivity across switches, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi and VPN
• Secure and manage over 80 worldwide office locations supporting both onsite and remote users
• Interact with and provide white glove service to company executives for network related issues

You will work on the following technologies:

• Aruba Wi-Fi controllers and access points
• Firewall technologies including - CheckPoint and Palo Alto
• Cisco Nexus switches - 9Ks, 7Ks, 5Ks, 3Ks, FEXs
• VPN and Remote access solutions - Junos Pulse, CheckPoint, Palo Alto, AnyConnect

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Computer Science or related Field
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP addressing and subnetting
• Good oral and written communications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience in networking such as: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP, QoS, SNMP, VoIP, ACLs
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting Cisco network devices and associated routing protocols and switching technologies
• Solid understanding of wireless technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Ability to read packet traces to identify the source of problems.
• Hands on experience with firewall vendors such as Checkpoint or Palo Alto
• One or more relevant certifications are a plus - such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCSA, CCSE, ACMA, ACMP etc

Working Hours:
Normal working hours are standard Monday through Friday business hours. However, this position also requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and off hour maintenance windows.
This position may require travel up to 25% to standup new offices.
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY:
Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing