Network Engineer

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SUMMARY

Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our complex network infrastructure, encompassing routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, voice and wireless technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and a passion for delivering reliable and efficient network solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design, configure, and deploy LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams and documentation
• Provisions, monitors and maintains voice mail boxes and phone equipment
• Perform regular network maintenance, including software updates, patching, and configuration backups.
• Manage and maintain firewall rules and security policies.
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to security incidents and implement remediation measures.
• Configure, maintain, and manage wireless networks, including access points, controllers, and authentication systems.
• Perform wireless site surveys and optimize wireless coverage
• Deploy, configure, and manage SD-WAN solutions to optimize WAN performance and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot SD-WAN connectivity and performance issues.
• Collaborate with other IS teams to ensure seamless integration of network services.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve network-related issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations as required.
• Contributes to a clean and safe work environment
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures while carrying out the responsibilities of position
• Attends and participates in all department meetings and company-sponsored management programs as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures.
• Extensive experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP).
• Strong experience with firewall management (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA).
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Meraki SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN, Fortinet SD-WAN).
• Experience with wireless network technologies (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Experience with VPN technologies (e.g., IPsec, SSL VPN).
• Experience with cloud networking technologies is a plus.
• Experience with network automation is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

WORK AVAILABILITY

• This position is an on-site work position.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance, at such level as is determined by management
• Must be regularly available and willing to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week or such other hours per day or hours per week as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs
• Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires travel with overnight stays
• Must meet driver’s license requirements as required by the Company
• Must be able to legally obtain a rental vehicle in all states in which the company does business
• Must have current auto liability insurance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may be occasionally required to lift up to 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.