Network Engineer

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

17d

About The Position

Network Administrators manage the day-to-day aspects of the corporate computing infrastructure including: routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points. They also monitor the network infrastructure to ensure compliance with the company’s network security policies. Additionally, Network Administrators identify and participate in projects to improve and advance the company infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (Required)
2 years in administering and managing network router and switches (Required)
2 years in experience w/ firewalls, internet, VPN's remote implementation, troubleshooting & problem resolution (Required)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Demonstrated ability to balance and organize multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices
Ability to create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
Working knowledge of Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet hardware
Thorough knowledge of technical hardware, software and standards of networking to include router/switching technology (e.g. BGP/OSPF, Ports, Subnetting, Layer3 switching, etc.) to also include LAN, WLAN, WAN, WWAN technologies and standards
Hands-on experience with monitoring , network diagnostic and network analytic tools. (e.g PingPlotter, WireShark, etc.)
Strong understanding of DMARC, SPF record implementation as well as DNS settings for domains such as A, CNAME, ANAME, HTTP Redirect, TXT and NS records

Nice To Haves

6 months in experience with working in a disseminated network environment (Preferred)
6 months in experience with API scripting (Preferred)
Preferred Certifications/Licensures:(Professional Certification (e.g. CCNP, CCIE, ECMS) )

Responsibilities

Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts (Essential) (Essential)
Implements network architectures, including LANs/WANs, LAN Internetworking, and connections with the WAN environment (Essential) (Essential)
Provides escalation support for network-related issues (Essential) (Essential)
Establishes checklists and escalation systems to ensure new offices and team members are set-up with the proper equipment, applications and networks to open smoothly and without interruption (Essential) (Essential)
Provides first and second level technical support to users concerning network system operations (Essential) (Essential)
Travels to client sites to perform technology site surveys as needed, and installs and configures small office LANs
Other duties as assigned
Diagnoses problems with network equipment and performs equipment repair or upgrades when appropriate
Installs, configures, and maintains network cabling and other networking equipment, such as routers, switches, and UPS
Participates in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing
Establishes network users, user environments, directories, and security for networks
Implements and maintains backup and recovery procedures and services for WAN/LAN equipment and configurations
Provides on-call and after-hours support as needed
Maintains public DNS records and domain registration as well as ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our domain operations
Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput and latency) and test for weaknesses
Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
Ensure network security and connectivity are maintained at all times

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation
RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty