IT Network Engineer Shirley, NY

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Nature and Scope

The IT Network Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design implementation maintenance monitoring and support of ARIs enterprise network infrastructure and related communication technologies. This role helps ensure the availability performance reliability scalability and security of Local Area Networks (LAN) Wide Area Networks (WAN) wireless networks cloud connectivity and communication systems across all company locations.

The position supports and helps manage mission-critical network technologies including data network infrastructure enterprise network design and architecture next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto and Cisco) Cisco Nexus backbone switches Cisco ASR and ISR edge routers VPN and MFA solutions MPLS data circuits voice and data communications wireless infrastructure virtualization platforms and enterprise phone systems.

The IT Network Engineer works collaboratively with Cybersecurity Infrastructure Applications and business teams to deliver secure resilient and reliable network services that support business operations regulatory and compliance requirements and organizational growth.

This is a hybrid position based in Shirley NY offering the flexibility to work both remotely and onsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Network Infrastructure Management

o Support Data Networks to all facilities (NY OH CA and Altkirch).

o Responsible for assisting with the design & architecture of the enterprise data network.

o Assist in implementing maintaining and optimizing the enterprise network infrastructure.

o Configure and administer Nexus/Catalyst switching core (Trunking/VPC/LACP).

o Configure and administer WAN connectivity with ELINE/MPLS utilizing IPSEC mesh and dynamic routing.

o Configure and administer Cisco Voice (CUCM/CUC/CUCX) add moves changes upgrades integrations.

o Configure administer and monitor Corporate Firewalls (ASA Palo Alto).

o Configure and support routers switches firewalls wireless controllers VPN solutions and load balancers.

o Monitor network performance and capacity to ensure optimal operation and availability.

o Support network expansion projects and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

o Maintain inventory of network infrastructure equipment.

o Maintain network diagrams standards procedures and technical documentation.

Network Security

o Assist in Implementing and maintaining secure network architectures and connectivity solutions.

o Configure and manage network security controls including firewalls VLANs NAC IDS/IPS and remote access technologies.

o Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to remediate vulnerabilities and support security initiatives.

o Assist with incident response investigations and security event analysis.

o Ensure compliance with applicable corporate security policies and industry regulations.

Operations and Support

o Assist with the installation configuration and maintenance of the organizations LAN - Network Security Hardware/Software.

o Configure and administer Enterprise Wireless (SSIDs VLAN tagging Security policies).

o Apply fixes / patches to Network Hardware / Software on an as needed basis.

o Support the management of all Enterprise Communications - VPN MPLS Data Circuits and all voice & data Communications.

o Support and administer the corporate telephony infrastructure including but not limited to the Cisco Phone Switch and telephony devices.

o Support and administer VPN Wireless and Virtualization.

o Provide technical support for network-related incidents and service requests.

o Troubleshoot complex network performance connectivity and hardware issues.

o Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

o Participate in on-call support and escalation activities as required.

o Manage network equipment lifecycle activities including upgrades patching and hardware replacements.

Cloud and Data Center Connectivity

o Support network connectivity for cloud platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 and Amazon Web Services.

o Maintain site-to-site VPNs SD-WAN and hybrid cloud networking environments.

o Support data center networking technologies and disaster recovery connectivity requirements.

Project Management and Continuous Improvement

o Participate in infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.

o Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance performance reliability and security.

o Collaborate with vendors consultants and service providers to support project delivery.

o Develop automation and standardization initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Compliance and Documentation

o Adhere to all IT policies procedures and regulatory requirements.

o Support audit activities including JSOX GxP NIST and cybersecurity assessments as applicable.

o Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations procedures and recovery processes.

Collaborate with other I.T. Staff members with regard to security related projects.

Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Required Experience:

IC