Direct Hire Network Engineer 27846

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• Serve as primary engineering contact on network projects.
• Ensure that 911 issues are resolved in a timely fashion and while open ensure that management and end users are aware of alternative 911 procedures to be employed.
• Work with third party partners on complex network projects.
• Provide operational management and support for complex IT infrastructures.
• Set up and install new network equipment.
• Identify and resolve network and related system performance problems.
• Perform troubleshooting activities on production systems off-hours (nights or weekends) if required to minimize impact to operations.
• Administer network solutions, including Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba.
• Administer Firewall solutions, including Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, CheckPoint, and Sourcefire.
• Administer NAC solution.
• Perform network hardware and software upgrades and installations.
• Establish backup and recovery procedures for network-based systems
• Interface with external vendors as necessary.
• Work with managed firewall vendor on moves/adds/changes.
• Work with third party partners on connectivity and hosted solutions.
• Work with other Engineers/Admins on wireless and VoIP systems.
• Work with IT management to maintain, document and train on best practices configurations across all supported systems.
• Provide system baseline and trending analysis across vital infrastructure components for proactive problem resolution and proper sizing.
• This includes network performance metrics related to throughput, latency, and optimal configurations.
• Effectively employ QOS to deliver acceptable levels of performance across applications.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for the purchase of products and services.
• Maintain knowledge base of current technology with continuous self-study.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Certifications desirable: Network solution certifications, including Cisco CCNA or Juniper JNCIA track.
• At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified required.
• Computer networking knowledge and experience in computer network architecture and implementation including network operating systems, network design, and directory services.
• Network infrastructure knowledge and experience in LAN/WAN infrastructure technologies and implementation strategies REQUIRED.
• Network infrastructure Administration experience: (Cisco routers, firewalls, switches and VPN concentrators) REQUIRED.
• Previous exposure to enterprise NAC/UAC solutions in a work environment REQUIRED.
• Working knowledge of multiple office LAN/WAN interconnectivity, strongly preferred.
• WIFI Administration on an Aruba Controller based platform a plus.
• Microsoft Windows experience.
• Some exposure to Linux OS a plus.
• Hands-on in a help desk environment is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, critical thinking and problem solving or troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to relay technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to write technical documentation, strongly preferred.
• Must possess excellent time management skills.
• Proficient in the following: MS Windows OS, Network vendor solutions (Juniper, Cisco, Aruba), Network Management, Firewall Servers, Routers and TCP/IP Schema, Switching, Remote Access Solutions, Server Hardware HP, IBM, Dell, & NFS/ISCCI/CIFS networking/storage inter dependencies
• Ability to travel to branch premises on an as-needed basis.
• Typical Schedule, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Rotational Saturday work and off-hours on-call availability.