Network Engineer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video and wireless network services and is responsible for supporting the architecture, configuration, implementation, support and maintenance of technologies.
• Displays expertise in network routing and switching design; knowledge of networking and security standards and proven success with LAN and WAN design and implementation.
• Works closely with systems analysts and security teams at a high level.
• Creates and maintains documentation relating to network configuration, network mapping, processes and service records while implementing policies and procedures and training plans for network administration.
• Oversees new and evaluates existing equipment, hardware and software upgrades; interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure network, products and services.
• Resolves problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation and judgment.
• Acts as an escalation point for User Services, Application Systems and Information Security team members.
• Interacts with vendors, attains budgetary quotes, assists the Technical Director and the Vice President of Information Technology to determine financial requirements for the operation of the network.
• Buils and maintains a Network Operation Center (NOC) for the Information Technology department.
• Maintains excellent communications with internal customers, IT resources, as well as external partners, consultants, and support teams.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging engineering practices; participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations; reads professional publications and maintains professional/industry networks.
• Maintains and promotes information security best practices at the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and work will occasionally require after hours and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in network engineering or a related field.
• Skills: Proficiency in network routing and switching design, knowledge of networking and security standards, experience with LAN and WAN design and implementation, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to interact with vendors and negotiate contracts, ability to manage and maintain network infrastructure, and experience with network monitoring tools.