The Sr. Network Engineer will be supporting a Cisco based network infrastructure with 11 office locations in the Northeast with two Data Centers providing connectivity to over 750 physical and virtual servers. We are specifically looking for someone with advanced experience:
implementing, programming, and troubleshooting network hardware/software including: routers, switches, wireless access points, load balancers, network monitoring, remote access, VPN’s, and firewalls. Our current WAN environment incorporates the use of routing protocols OSPF and BGP over Ethernet Private
Line (EPL), Dedicated, and Broadband Internet carrier services.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain a complex wired and wireless network infrastructure supporting distributed business applications as well as
E-Commerce, VoIP, and video
Design, maintain, and manage an enterprise-wide network infrastructure hierarchy
Develop and document system standards for computer and network devices
Create and update documentation of the networking environment including inventory of equipment as well as documentation of vendor activities
Develop implementation plans, test plans, and project timelines for various network projects
Maintain knowledge of network environment in conjunction with business applications and systems
Actively monitor LAN/WAN network traffic and capacity maximizing available software reporting tools
Proactively evaluate network performance and utilization trends
Troubleshoot and analyze network communication failures and congestion
Help resolve production problems in a large-scale environment impacted by a network issue
Escalate network carrier issues as necessary
Generate vendor quotes for network hardware, software, and support contracts
Ensure the development and use of an effective preventive maintenance program suitable to meet the operation objective of
"99.9% availability"
Respond to all system problems on a 7 by 24 basis and take part in on-call rotation
Attend seminars and training to maintain proficiency with latest network technologies
Perform other job-related duties as assigned including helping telephony team with Avaya Communications Manager voice support
Minimum
Cisco Certification CCNP
Demonstrated experience with multiple Cisco network product suites including: ISR routers (4451, 38XX, & 28XX), ASR router
1001; Nexus 9XXX switches and Catalyst switches (65XX, 45XX, 35XX & 29XX); and ASA 55XX firewalls
Familiarity with Cisco Wireless Controllers and
Access Points
5 plus years of design and implementation experience of routing and switching with Cisco hardware/software including
L1/L2/L3 design principles
Experience working with OSPF routing protocol
5 plus years of hands-on networking experience in a mission-critical production environment of 750+ servers using Microsoft
Windows and Linux based technologies
Knowledge and understanding of RADIUS
Server/Authentication
Experience with Cisco and Juniper firewalls desired, including hardware and software upgrades, migrations, rule additions,
NATs, routing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of load balancing technologies including installation, software upgrades, building VIP’s, error handling, and
L4 concepts. Experience with Netscaler desired and Radware App Director experience a plus
Design/troubleshooting of spanning tree, routing protocols, IP network address subnetting and NATs
Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network monitoring systems and knowledge of Solarwinds platform a plus
Experience using WAN technologies, circuit technologies like EPL, T1, and WAN routing protocols such as MPLS and BGP
Ability to perform packet level analysis with network protocol analyzer software tools
Experience using Internet and networking technologies such as DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, & NTP
Expertise with QoS network prioritization desired
Strong communication skills – oral and written
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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