Senior Network Engineer
Position Purpose: Responsible for planning, configuration management, implementation, and maintenance of Local and Wide area Networks (LANs/WANs), their core components, servers, interconnections, and endpoint systems.
Essential Job Functions:
· Responsible for the design and implementation of network configurations, network architecture, including hardware and software technology, and integration of technologies
· Maintains configuration management for all production networks and systems with limited or no downtime
· Troubleshoots and resolves difficult network and system related issues
· Oversees systems and network hardware/software/firmware upgrades
· Identifies, evaluates and recommends Network related tools and emerging technologies, and researching for continuous improvement paths
· Provides capacity planning for internal and external hardware network connections
· Provides firewall, proxy and VPN installation, configuration, sustainment, problem resolution, upgrade, replacement and removal support following approved guidelines
· Manage user accounts, groups, profiles, and rights
· Provides both remote and on-site hardware and software support
· Implements modifications and enhancements required to improve the performance, integrity and maintenance of some or all networking components
· Configures and maintains infrastructure LAN/WAN routers and switches as necessary
· Monitors system performance and provides security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed
· Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems and make purchase recommendations
· Maintains technical documentation of all operating procedures
· Provides technical assistance to remote facilities through applied methodologies
· Oversees projects that support HOV’s core Networking/LAN and WAN infrastructures
· Develops network security standards, processes and tools
· Demonstrates high levels of safety awareness and notifies supervisor of potential hazards
· Follows the security and privacy policies, standards and guidelines in order to protect the informational assets of both the company and their customers
Marginal Job Functions:
· Performs other duties as business requires
· Maintains appropriate housekeeping on work area
· May work with vendors regarding vendor supplied products
· May assist with writing documentation for the processes and procedures
· May research enhancements to existing systems and recommend changes
· May support company communications system, virtual machines, remote access to systems
· May work with senior IT Management on specific projects or activities
Qualifications for Position:
· Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field
· 5+ years as a Network Engineer
Extensive knowledge and experience of Cisco Routers and switching equipment
· Network certification or equivalent training/experience such as CCNA
· Must have superior Network routing protocol troubleshooting skills
· MS Active Directory Management
· 5+ years experience with modern TCP/IP Networks
· Thorough understanding of Windows NT/2000/2003/XP
· Understanding of SQL Server, Novell Groupwise, BGP, DNS, FTP, LDAP, RDP, CiscoWorks, IIS, Digital Certificates (Verisign) and VPN environments
· Experience with security issues and access control mechanisms
· Experience with Network monitoring and other network administrative tools
· Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports
· Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
· Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender/, marital status, orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
