Network Engineer III

Network Engineer III

A realistic hire and a strong candidate will have the below combination:

Core skills (must have):

• Cisco routing & switching
• BGP / OSPF / VLAN / STP
• Cisco ASA / Firewalls
• VPN / NAT
• Wireless controllers

Secondary skills (some exposure):

• CUCM or VoIP
• Network monitoring tools
• Backup systems

Nice to have:

• UCCX
• Rubrik
• LTE / 5G
• Video surveillance

Notes from Hiring Managers:

1. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Cisco products (e.g., routers, Wi-Fi devices, firewalls) and describe their level of involvement.
2. For backup systems, experience with Rubrik is preferred; however, candidates should also demonstrate familiarity with a variety of backup solutions and an understanding of different backup environments.
3. From an architecture and design perspective, candidates must have solid knowledge of how NAT functions operate. They should be able to clearly explain the full NAT lifecycle, including administration, configuration, and testing of network devices - specifically within Cisco environments. Candidates should also have proven experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and Cisco equipment, including Cisco ASA.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Work Experience and Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years (7+ years in lieu of education) of experience in network engineering or a related field.

• 5 – 7 years' experience with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring of the following network services: IPsec, DNS, DHCP, STP, VLANs, LACP, IPv4, IPv6, ACL, EIGRP, RADIUS, vPC, HSRP, VTP, SIP, H.323

• 4+ years of combined Cisco Collaboration, UCCX, VoIP troubleshooting, design, and configuration experience. Cisco Unified Communications Manager v11.6.x and above. Cisco Unity Connections Voicemail v11.6.x and above. Cisco Contact Center (UCCX) v11.6.x and above. (preferred)

• Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) v11.6.x and above. Cisco ASR 9000, Nexus 9K and 7K, 4331, 4451 Routers, with Route/Switch experience.

• Cisco 5520 wireless controllers and access points. Cisco ASA AnyConnect VPN.

• Video surveillance systems and cameras are a plus.

• Cisco Data / Voice / Collaboration /UCCX certification is a plus.

• Strong communications and writing skills.

• Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco, Fortinet, Rubrik, Nexis network devices (routers, switches, FMC firewalls, access points)

• Disaster Recovery experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.)

• Experience with wireless networking technologies (Wi-Fi 6, WPA3, etc.)

• Knowledge of cellular technologies (LTE, 5G) and related equipment (modems, SIM management)

• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark, Cisco Prime)

• Experience with network security best practices and tools

• CompTIA Network+ or Security+

• Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) or equivalent (preferred)

Testing:

• Drug screening, as permitted by, and consistent with, applicable law.

Physical Requirements:

Persons performing service in this position classification may routinely exert up to 5 to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work will involve regular walking or standing for extended periods of time. It may involve stooping or bending. Handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.