Juniper Network Engineer

Job Description

Onsite 5 days a week in Davie FL

Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure network systems meet University and end user requirements, with an emphasis on network stability and security. Provides technology roadmaps governed by strategic direction, business requirements as well as resourcing and financial constraints. Liaises with enterprise, server, and applications architects to ensure alignment across technology portfolios.

1. Maintains a thorough understanding of Network Engineering (IP Routing, Ethernet Switching, VPN, etc.).

2. Configures and setup Firewalls/Security appliances for access to vital business applications.

3. Designs, configures complex switching environments.

4. Designs, configures complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications.

5. Creates and maintains technical documentation for use by the network operations and support teams.

6. Manages assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.

7. Responds to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors to provide technical assistance and support.

8. Troubleshoots malfunctions of network hardware and software applications and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.

9. Troubleshoots Network performance problems through the use of network analyzers and packet capturing technologies.

10. Administration and documentation support for in-house network monitoring solutions.

11. Researches and develops new architectures and develops proof of concept evaluations.

12. Serves as project manager for IT Infrastructure-related initiatives when required.

13. Performs disaster Recovery simulation exercise pre-planning and on-site support as needed.

14. Acts as operational and backup recovery support.

15. Special Requirement: Available on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

16. Completes special projects as assigned.

17. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge:

1. Advanced knowledge in Juniper, Brocade and IOS.

2. Advanced knowledge in routing protocols OSPF, BGP or ISIS.

3. Advanced knowledge root cause analysis and remediation to avoid future outages.

4. Advanced knowledge Wireless design and support.

5. Advanced knowledge in IP Multicast.

6. Advanced knowledge of VoIP implementation and support.

7. Experience with Juniper Mist is a big plus.

Skills:

1. Complex Problem Solving – Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

2. Strong Visio/Documentation skills.

3. Critical Thinking - Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

4. Instructing - Proficient skills in teaching others how to do something.

5. Active Listening – Advanced skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.

Abilities:

1. Ability to initiate, build, and maintain relationships within and outside the University.

2. Ability to resolve complex technical problems with proficient knowledge of hardware and software.

3. Ability to adapt to new technologies quickly and resourcefully to provide technical support.

4. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

5. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

6. Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to climb ladders, if required.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.

2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

4. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.

5. May be required to work nights or weekends.

6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

8. Ability to lift, pull and push objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to climb ladders.