Network Engineer II

Fusion HCR•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fusion HCR is seeking a Network Engineer II to ensure the availability, reliability, integrity, and efficient operation of network systems supporting enterprise technology functions for a client in the gaming and hospitality industry. This role is achieved through monitoring, supporting, and optimizing the organization's network infrastructure, with support extending from testing and troubleshooting to regular maintenance. The Network Engineer II will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the availability and performance of IT network investments.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree in MIS or similar technical program, or acceptable industry and work experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain Nevada Gaming Control Board Registration and any other certification or license required by law or policy
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise networks and/or large data center environments
3+ years of design and implementation experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 routing and switching on Cisco IOS or Data Center products
Hands-on, demonstrable experience with one or more of the following technologies: Cisco, HP, Aruba, Brocade, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Bluecoat, Infoblox, Solarwinds, F5
Experience working in a highly regulated environment (MICS, PCI, SOX)
Training and experience with ITSM practices
Thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN systems and complexities surrounding large-scale network deployments
Minimum 2 years of experience in design and implementation of network design, with understanding of dynamic routing protocols
Strong network fundamentals including the OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv4, and working knowledge of IPv6
Documented expertise with network configuration, security principles, and maintenance best practices
Advanced competence with monitoring tools, techniques, alerting, and notification processes
Competence with fault isolation, testing procedures, and network mapping/diagramming tools
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage projects
Good written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills
Strong customer service orientation
Must be a self-starter who is reliable, punctual, and consistent with excellent organizational and documentation skills
Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
On-call availability on a rotational basis required

Nice To Haves

Current, relevant industry certifications and continuing education

Responsibilities

Manage a queue of work requests to meet service levels and KPI objectives
Deploy and maintain WAN, LAN, and wireless networks including routers, switches, and related hardware
Troubleshoot, identify, and repair complex network issues for WAN, LAN, Internet connections, and end-user issues while working within internal ticketing/trouble reporting systems
Respond to emergency network outages in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans, assisting other departments as required
Interpret technical drawings and specifications and implement network configurations that meet documented requirements
Review technical requirements, establish project milestones and tasks, and determine level of effort estimates for completion
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain current with networking industry developments
Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure security and integrity of the enterprise network environment
Develop and perform network security audits, configuration backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Understand and abide by Incident, Problem, and Change management processes and procedures
Prepare and maintain documentation of network standards, configurations, procedures, and cabling layouts
Monitor and test system performance and capacity; prepare and deliver network performance statistics and reports
Perform all work to ensure interoperability and maintain compliance of enterprise network systems
Collaborate with systems, storage, database, telephony, and other technical staff to ensure reliable integration of systems and software supporting business objectives
Interact with vendors, peers, and contractors to ensure secure, reliable systems implementations and upgrades are performed within project parameters