Advanced Network Engineer

Description:

• Implement new and enhanced technologies into the network
• Adoption and adherence to current IT policies and processes
• Design, implement and support Next Generation Firewalls or Unified Threat Management appliances
• Support the design and analysis of LAN/WAN/WLAN network improvements and enhancements
• Monitor system hardware and software and manage system and service performance.
• Maintain documentation regarding network configuration, operating procedures, and runbook records
• Determine capacity and performance planning goals
• Prepare evaluation studies and make recommendations for vendor management and/or device selection
• Participate in on-call rotation to respond to needs of a 24x7 environment. Must be flexible to work extended hours when required and be available for periodic weekend work

• Must have industry standard knowledge in LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies and protocols
• At least 2 years supporting public cloud deployments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Working knowledge of common router, switch, firewall, VPN, and management platforms among popular product families (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Ability to think and troubleshoot full OSI stack from L1 though L7 including the ability to help App/Dev teams with application access concerns
• Experience managing enterprise IPv4 addressing schemes
• Network management and troubleshooting skills should include working knowledge of protocol analyzers, change management, and network monitoring systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day work
• Working knowledge of effective problem solving and identifying innovative solutions, including new products
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills using spoken English, including the ability to explain complex ideas to others with varying levels of expertise throughout the organization
• Proficient organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple, overlapping, and potentially conflicting priorities
• Ability to remain highly effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support scalable services technologies, observing SLAs and throughput constraints
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to GameStop policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or other related degree
• Cisco CCNA certification required, CCNP/CCDP preferred
• 5+ years of experience supporting, installing, configuring and troubleshooting enterprise network environments with Cisco product
• Experience supporting Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto or Fortinet devices
• Experience supporting Network Access Control (802.1x) for wired and wireless networks, using Aruba ClearPass Policy Server and/or Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Experience working with SSL Certificate Authorities and certificate management
• Detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and authorization protocols, cryptography and application security
• Strong documentation skills, proficient in design documents and diagrams
• Working knowledge of multi-unit (chain) retail systems and processes