Network Engineer

South 6 - Network Engineer

Principal Accountabilities

·  Execute Implementation Plans for Layer 2/3 enterprise networks that include Spanning

   Tree, virtual local area networks (VLANs), Virtual Port Channels (VPCs),  PortChannels,

   redundant connectivity to ISPs, complex routing/switching infrastructure, extranet

   connectivity, data center design, and Wide Area Network (WAN) Integration.

·  These tasks shall be performed in an environment that includes network interfaces using a

   variety of network data link technologies such as wired Ethernet, enterprise Wi-Fi and serial

   interfaces/leased TELCOM connections using Frame Relay, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

   Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), and High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC).

·  Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First

   (OSPF),Routing Information Protocol (RIP) internal routing protocols, and Border Gateway

   Protocol (BGP).

·  Deploy, configure, and maintain site-to-site and client-based Virtual Private Networks(VPNs),

   configure Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), and design, deploy, configure and maintain

   Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) tunnels.

·  Deploy Network Protection Plans to include firewall perimeters.

·  Deploy, administer, configure, update, and maintain firewall perimeters.

·  Expand network capabilities through bandwidth optimization, effective transport protocols

   application, and Quality of Service (QOS).

Qualification and Experience

·  Hands on experience with industry network protocols (TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS,

   VLANs, Wireless LANs and VPN)

·  Strong knowledge and experience in routing and switching protocol, WAN technologies

  including MPLS, Point to Point, MAN and Wireless; LAN technologies including LAN design

   standards and best practices,Data Center network Design and Wireless solutions; and

   security standards with ASA firewall, design and best practices

·  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to clearly

   communicate complex findings and present them to ensure audience appeal at various

  levels of the organization and with clients

·  Exercise independent judgment in methods,techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining

   results

·  Customer service, process and solution oriented

·  2 years of relevant experience

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Additional

·   Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic

·   Quick thinker, experienced in unconventional problem solving

·   Excellent understanding of business complexity and project inter dependencies

·   Excellent communication, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills

·   Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills

·   Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

·   Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives

·   Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required

·   Ability to absorb and retain information quickly

·   Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to executive levels, non-technical

    staff and end users in both business and IT terms

·   Keen attention to detail

·   Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

·   Exceptional customer service orientation

·   Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

·   Ability to travel 75%

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*NOTE; This engagement is remote, depending on customer travel may be required. Must be willing to travel anywhere in the US.