Network Engineer

Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.Design, implement, and support firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and remote-access VPNs Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.Participate in managing all network security solutions.Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recoveryQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science related field OR 5 years work experience.Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required, (Cisco Certified Network professional (CCNP) preferred).Professional experienceProven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation.Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.Expert knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies.Experience in implementing and managing voice over IP (VoIP) systems desired.Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS, DSL, Frame Relay, and Metro Ethernet.Five to Seven (5-7) years’ experience designing, implementing, managing and supporting enterprise level IP networks that include support of a heterogeneous distributed desktop computing environment required.Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.Extensive application support experience with network monitoring and analysis software,Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.#J-18808-Ljbffr