Systems Engineer Network

FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

About the Role

The Systems Engineer Network is responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and support for Asante's enterprise network infrastructure. This role encompasses a full lifecycle of network systems and services, including analysis, design, selection, implementation, project management, and ongoing support. Responsibilities include ensuring optimal network performance, assisting senior engineers in developing business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies, managing fiber, copper, and wireless infrastructure, conducting impact analysis, and developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation. This position serves as Tier 2 and 3 escalation support for network routing, switching, backup, and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network systems and related applications in a 24/7 mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Ensure optimal network performance and assist in developing business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies.
• Manage fiber, copper, and wireless infrastructure.
• Conduct impact analysis and develop comprehensive documentation.
• Provide Tier 2 and 3 escalation support for network routing, switching, backup, and security systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting network systems in an enterprise environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco systems, including routing, advanced switching, and controller-based Cisco wireless.
• Experience with enterprise wired and wireless network design, network communications systems, and related backup systems.
• Familiarity with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Palo Alto OS.
• Understanding of different types of fiber and copper low voltage cable plant infrastructures.
• Knowledge of network security, including deployment of security policies for VPNs, firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Experience with network management applications, systems monitoring, and analysis.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP with a focus on network protocols including SIP, BGP, EIGRP, SNMP, and OSPF.
• Ability to perform protocol analysis and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools.
• Skills in network switching and routing.
• Experience assisting with the design and management of complex network systems.
• Knowledge of current security authentication, including Active Directory.
• Understanding of power management for network equipment, including central UPS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and experience is required.
• Microsoft Office Certified Professional is preferred.
• PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) or equivalent firewall certification is preferred.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent CompTIA Certification related to specialty is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Salary Range: $98,196.80 - $135,037.76

Schedule

Primarily Monday to Friday, 8AM - 5PM