Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Performs network and network security engineering, administration and support functions within the enterprise network infrastructure. The position is accountable for performing the analysis, design, implementation, administration, and maintenance on highly available network systems that meet business objectives and SLAs.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Network Infrastructure environment with a service-oriented approach and efficient delivery to meet customer needs, requirements, and their service expectations
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Responsible for all engineering, design, deploying, troubleshooting, and administrating network infrastructure solutions (hardware and software) with a primary focus on:
• WAN Services solutions
• Wired/Wireless LAN Services solutions
• Third Party Services solutions
• Automate network deployment and data collection tasks to enhance the productivity and validity of the results.
• Create and document Support Strategies ensuring the ongoing support expectations of all IT solutions aligns with the business expectations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks. Ensure relevant operational process, procedure, and policy documentation is effectively managed and the data required to support operations is complete and accurate in systems.
• Management and hands and feet support of data centers and local communication rooms physical design and implementation including cabling and hardware installation as required.
• Assist in managing the relationship with Data Center (Equinix) Vendor for all items relating to the data centers.
• Be familiar and knowledgeable with the installation of Data Center components (e.g. UPS systems, Power [voltage, KW, KVA, Power factor, etc.], PDUs, Data Center Cooling systems, Cabinets/Rack, Cabling [Cross Connect, Interconnect, ladder rack, fiber troughs, etc.]
• Assist with the design and installation of all systems being installed within the Data Centers.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the companys security team.
• Lead problem management events and create root cause analysis documentation for upper management.
• Identify and resolve security issues and vulnerabilities as required.
• Participate in the global teams 24/7 on-call rotation with the goal of routing issues as needed and understanding how processes or tooling might be improved, skills can be developed, or automation can be implemented to prevent the need to escalate similar issues in the future.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in a Network engineering role in a Cisco environment.
• 3 years of experience in supporting/managing hosted Data Centers.
• 3 years of knowledge and hands-on administration experience with the following technologies and concepts:
• Cisco Networking Equipment (Routers, Switches, Wireless, Firewalls, etc.)
• Cisco DNA administration experience desired specifically using Cisco DNA in automation and support.
• Cisco DCNM administration
• Data Center Management
• Cisco ISE administration experience
• Forward Networks administration experience
• Cisco Wireless solutions experience
• SD-WAN, with Cloud Integration experience
• Firewalls (Cisco Firepower and ASA preferred) experience
• Python
• Education - Bachelor's Degree

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