It Applications - Network Engineer

OVERVIEW

• Provide ongoing support of new and existing network system and products.
• Implementation and maintenance of the WAN, LAN and wireless infrastructure systems.
• Responsibilities will also include working with the current to team to maintain network security, and applicable network software.
• Makes recommendations for upgrades or purchases as required to maintain an effective and efficient network.
• Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors on network optimization.
• high priority
• Trains assigned personnel to provide assistance/backup as required.
• Works on special projects and performs other duties as required.

• Acts as liaison between the organization, application vendors, and other support organizations, as required for problem resolution, application upgrades and bug fixes.
• Conducts periodic analysis of existing systems to identify those components that have become obsolete or ineffective due to changed business conditions. Communicates findings to appropriate users/management and works with them to develop new strategies.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years IT / Business experience, at least 8 years supporting an IT enterprise network environment

Required Education: 

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields. Experience may be substituted for education. The following certifications would be a plus: CCNA / CCIP / CISSP / CCA / CCEP / CCDA / MCSE / MCITP

Skills:

• Cisco networking experience
• Experience with VoIP solutions (Ring Central experience a plus)
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies - TCP / IP, OSPF, BGP, switching, IPSec, QoS, IPv6, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency a must.
• Excellent operational knowledge of network and security hardware and software, including firewalls and VPN connectivity.
• Experience with wireless network technologies; Juniper wireless experience a plus.

• Knowledge of security systems and security breach remediation.

• Knowledge of Dell networking products.
• Experience with monitoring tools.
• Excellent client relation, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify priorities, and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Must be comfortable interacting with all levels of company and customer organizations
• Ability to travel to support Network projects at various sites (travel ~20% max)

Additional knowledge a plus in one or more of the following technologies: Microsoft, Citrix, VMware.