Network Engineer

14 Nov 2024

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This is an Urgent Direct Hire by the Client , please email your resumes in word format to and please feel free to connect on for any information/clarifications OVERVIEWThe Network Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining collaboration and networking systems and services, providing related customer support, troubleshooting, and performing system administration.RESPONSIBILITIES

Networking:
  • Supporting enterprise networking systems, including switching, routing, wireless, network access control, Internet edge and VPN;
  • Performing Firmware / IOS Upgrades to Cisco Switches, Routers, and Wireless Controllers;
  • Performing health checks on Cisco Switches, Routers, Wireless Controllers and ASA Firewalls;

Unified Communications
  • Supporting enterprise unified collaboration platforms including calling, voicemail, contact center, attendant console, instant messaging, and video conferencing;
  • Supporting video, web and audio conferencing services, such as WebEx and Zoom;
  • Managing the move, add and change process for provided services, such as office phones, including programming;
  • Performing checks to ensure emergency phone services and backup Internet are functional;

General
  • Responding to tickets escalated from the HelpDesk;
  • Working independently and with vendors to plan and implement configuration changes, applies patches and performs upgrades on supported systems;
  • Maintaining related monitoring and management platforms;
  • Proactively looking for opportunities to ensure system security, availability and optimize operations;
  • Performing audits to ensure that system resources and licensing are allocated as appropriate, and performs remediation to address discrepancies;
  • Documenting systems, creating and maintaining knowledge base articles;
  • Maintaining the physical inventory for supported services;
  • Performing after action reviews (AAR) post incident;
  • Ensuring all work performed is in compliance with Firm security polices and directives; and
  • Performing other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  • At least two years of related experience with a focus on customer support, system administration and unified communications, specifically supporting Cisco networks;
  • Experience in Cisco hardware provisioning, installation, patching, configuration and troubleshooting. Additionally, must have experience with racking, cabling and patching Cisco hardware in data centers and IDF Closets;
  • Experience supporting Cisco ISE for Network Access Control (NAC);
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Collaboration (CCNP) preferred;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, and Crystal Reports and databases;
  • Knowledge of VOIP and related topics (i.e. SIP, RTP, QOS, DSCP);
  • Solid understanding of data networking and related topics including: Switching (STP, Trunking, EtherChannel), Routing Protocols (EIGRP/BGP), Wireless, and Security (DMVPN, IPSEC, 802.1x);
  • Knowledge of Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless and VPN technologies;
  • Knowledge of Cisco ACI, DNAC and NXOS platform, as well as Palo Alto Firewalls, is a plus;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to own, manage, troubleshoot and escalate problems and implement resolutions while keeping management updated;
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with vendors and employees at all levels;
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, effective time management skills, and ability to multi-task; and
  • Must be available to work off-hours as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays, off-hour on-call rotation and occasional business-related travel, as needed.
This position is located in our Client's New York office where they offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision care, 401(k), and health club privileges.

  • ID: #22712399
  • State: New York New york city 10001 New york city USA
  • City: New york city
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-14
  • Deadline: 2022-01-03
  • Category: Et cetera