Network Engineer
About The Position
The Network Engineer Plans, designs, and evaluates new and existing computer network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support. The Network Engineer provides enhancements, maintenance, and operational duties on the network. Perform all responsibilities as outlined by manager. Configure and maintain Corporate Firewalls. Work both alone and with a team to maintain the connectivity with remote locations and proper operation of remote systems. Serve as a tier 2 and 3 escalation point for network tickets, as well as provide guidance for the help desk and junior members of the network team. Monitor, maintain and react to network monitoring and alerts. Maintain Access-Lists, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other measures to ensure enterprise wide network security. Maintain & Troubleshoot enterprise wireless and wired network. Light Windows/Linux server troubleshooting & support. Maintain enterprise QoS policies. Ability to participate and work in an on-call rotation. Build/maintain documentation, guides, and diagrams that can be utilized by all members of the IT department Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as, extended workdays to support business needs. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- MUST HAVE LOCAL VA ADDRESS AND CURRENTLY LIVE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF OUR MECHANICSVILLE, VA OFFICE
- Five to Ten years of relevant experience supporting an enterprise network.
- CCNA Required, CCNP Preferred.
- Must have strong knowledge of managing and maintaining firewalls. Experience with Palo Alto firewalls are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Routing Protocols, including OSPF and EIGRP.
- Strong knowledge of Implementing and deploying wireless networks.
- Familiarity with standard industry tools like Solarwinds and Wireshark, Scripting (Python, Perl, PHP, PowerShell, etc.), Working Linux skillset, Experience with multi-cast routing.
- Sharp troubleshooting skills, ability to collaborate with other IT teams to resolve issues as needed.
- Experience deploying and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki.
- Experience with Cisco ISE.
- Highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors, and employees), solid communication skills, strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and appreciation of diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PCI/HIPPA/FIPS or other information security standards are a plus.
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls are a plus.
- CCNP Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plans, designs, and evaluates new and existing computer network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support.
- Provides enhancements, maintenance, and operational duties on the network.
- Configures and maintains Corporate Firewalls.
- Works both alone and with a team to maintain the connectivity with remote locations and proper operation of remote systems.
- Serves as a tier 2 and 3 escalation point for network tickets, as well as provide guidance for the help desk and junior members of the network team.
- Monitors, maintains and reacts to network monitoring and alerts.
- Maintains Access-Lists, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other measures to ensure enterprise wide network security.
- Maintains & Troubleshoots enterprise wireless and wired network.
- Performs light Windows/Linux server troubleshooting & support.
- Maintains enterprise QoS policies.
- Participates and works in an on-call rotation.
- Builds/maintains documentation, guides, and diagrams that can be utilized by all members of the IT department
- Works varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as, extended workdays to support business needs.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans to select from based on your needs
- Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
- 401(K) Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vacation and Holidays
- Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
