Network Engineer

Essential Functions

• Plans, designs, and coordinates the various components of an enterprise network system
• Consults with users and program management conducting information assessments to determine user needs and to define network solutions to meet user requirements
• Performs installation, maintenance, upgrade, testing, and support
• Conducts research and development in network systems and related technologies
• Establishes methods and procedures for use of the network systems including hardware, software, and communications devices
• Works with other information technology staff to ensure the network environment is consistent with the company objectives and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements
• Assists with the effort of monitoring, supporting, and maintaining the organization’s security posture
• Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations with support personnel. Writes and/or maintains up-to-date documentation for network software and operational procedures
• Develops hardware configuration plans for network systems
• Reassesses the effectiveness of network hardware, software, and communications performance
• Ensures network equipment and software is meeting the needs of the business
• Analyzes and resolves network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes
• Monitors the hardware to ensure it is properly maintained
• Coordinates with management for the acquisition of and contracting for hardware, software, and information technology services (including maintenance)
• Conducts on-going network system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the networks hardware, software, and communications components and the effectiveness in meeting management information needs
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with key network vendors and business partners
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery procedures for the network and network resources
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in an enterprise computing environment
• Knowledge of network wiring/cabling
• Expert level experience with routers, switches, and firewalls
• Extensive knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge of distributed processing operations, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of computers and software
• Ability to process information logically and solve problems
• Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components
• Ability to identify and define user enterprise network needs
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years’ of networking experience including design and administration
• Experience with Juniper and Cisco networking equipment.

Required Certification/License

• Cisco CCNA/CCNP desired
• Juniper JNCP Routing and Switching desired
• Palo Alto PCNSE desired