A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
Analyzes, architects, designs, configures, installs, and manages enterprise network and network equipment. Maintains personal knowledge of network vendor technologies and associated software. Engages in technical administratio n of Cisco network equipment including routers, switches, access points, and controllers. Configures, monitors, and troubleshoots enterprise network equipment. Resolves complex issues involving a wide range of technologies. Assists other teams with installing and configuring Cisco Voice Gateways, Integrated Services Routers (ISRs), Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) routers, analog gateways, and any other infrastructure equipment. Works with carriers and configures/troubleshoots Internet, MPLS, SD-WAN and other WAN circuits and equipment. Mentors other network engineers who are junior to this position. Ensures network meets compliance standards, including PCI and HIPPA. Provides on call support required to bring production systems to operational states. Oversees diagnosis and troubleshooting activities; resolves technical problems that occur. Performs system administration functions necessary to support continuous day-to-day system operations Performs configuration management using Ansible, Solarwinds and other tools. Performs expansion, relocation, and consolidation of voice infrastructure for all corporate locations. Develops and maintains network documentation. Maintains involvement with other aspects of IT systems infrastructure by participating in Agile/Scrum process for the IT systems team. Maintains relationships with key contacts outside of own area of expertise. Responsible for providing root cause analysis for outages, and delivering SOPs. Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field of study. Minimum eight (8) years of experience with Cisco routers/switches/routing protocols and other network equipment. Cisco Certified Network Professional certification required Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification preferred. Experience with SD-WAN, preferred. Experience with SDN preferred. Experience or knowledge of networking in a VMware and/or Docker and/or AWS environment, preferred. Experience or knowledge of IaC and/or NaC, preferred. Experience or knowledge of Python and Ansible.
