Network Engineer

Network EngineerResponsibilities:Design, deploy and support WAN/LAN infrastructure including but not limited to routers, switches, firewalls, spam filters, load balancers, VPN, SAN and NAS devices.Manages daily critical network functionality including by not limited to: Network performance, server performance, internet usage, mail usage, security violations, backups, server and desktop OS updates, virus protection, spam filtering, adware, and software licensing violations.Install, support & maintain hardware/software infrastructure according to best practices.Provides network and host-based security, incident response, firewall and VPN management and administrationTroubleshoot reported problems, perform root cause analysis, recommend and execute preventative measuresAdheres to change management procedures in defining, planning and implementing change in such a way that ensures appropriate coordination with other teams, minimizes service disruption, and ensures adherence to Service Level Agreements.Provides direction for standards and procedures for monitoring, capacity planning, tuning, maintenance, performance optimization, backups and recovery; ensures infrastructure will meet capacity requirements to deliver projects on time.Performs hardware and software installations as needed.Manage cloud based VIOP phone system to practice support centers and branch offices.Design, deploy and implement network systems integrations for newly acquired offices company wide.Remains current on emerging technologies via professional groups, trade magazines, internal or external training, independent research and study, and other avenues available.Ensures complete communication to the IT Support Desk on the status of all problems assigned to him/her according to existing procedures.Escalation point for network, server and infrastructure related issuesPerform system audits and present results with action items to the Manager, Infrastructure and NetworkingDocumentation of network, infrastructure, and telecommunication systemsExperience:5 + years' experience of Networking experience LAN/WAN (Cisco & Fortinet Preferred)5 + years working with VOIP systems5 + years' experience working Security productsUnderstanding and implementation of network traffic analysis, remote access methods and systems, stateful inspection firewalls, encryption, authentication and authorization technologyAdvanced level knowledge of LAN/WAN and Wireless technologies.Advanced level understanding of TCP/IP networking (DNS, DHCP, RAS, VPN, routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), etc.)Advanced knowledge of network concepts and functional working skills with various network technologies (create VLAN, create static route, diagnose routing problems, configure ports, create VPN, etc.)Advanced understanding of OS and Network security best practices and strategies.Moderate level understanding of systems automation (scripting, imaging, installation, management).Moderate level knowledge of collaborative technologies such as Exchange, Lync, and VoIP.Moderate level knowledge of virtualization concepts and advanced skills with various virtualization technologies. (create/modify VM's and templates, create storage groups, snapshot, clone/export, HA, replication, dynamic provisioning, etc.)Moderate level knowledge of OS directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, etc.)Moderate knowledge of shared storage concepts and intermediate skills with various shared storage technologies (provisioning LUN's, expanding volumes, configuring RAID, replication, snapshot, etc.)Analytical and process-oriented approach to issues and assigned tasks.Strong understanding of the OSI modelStrong knowledge packet capture analysis and reporting.Strong project management skills; task focused and results oriented delivery.Strong analytics, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.Able to communicate effectively with users, team members, and management.Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple projects with aggressive due datesCCNA or CCNP are desired but not required.Mid-Level Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Job Location: Metro Detroit This job is no longer accepting applications. Back to listings