Network Engineer

Network Systems 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.