IT Network Engineer

Acquisition & Deployment

• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.

• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.

• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.

• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

Operational Management

• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.

• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.

• Assist in managing servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.

• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.

• Participate in managing all network security solutions.

• Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.

• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

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Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN design and implementation.

• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Sun/Solaris.

• Excellent knowledge of telephony systems, including IP based systems design and deployment.

• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco 6500, Cisco ASA, Cisco IPS, routers and switches.

• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.

• Extensive support experience with Qradar, Fireeye, Fluke, Veronis, Mcafee/EPO, Mailgate, Websense, Sophos, or similar tools.

• Experience with unified communication and mobile worker support

• Competence scripting and automating support functions

• Competence with diagnostic/testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.

• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The core competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Formal Education & Certification

• University degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or 10-15 years equivalent work experience.

• Certifications in Cisco Networking (CCEI, CCNP, or CCNA) preferred.