Network Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of proficiency in network, wireless, and network security technologies to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Design, build, deploy, and administer complex network, wireless, and network security environments to support organizational needs.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability, optimizing for future growth and technological advancements.
• Identify and implement network automation opportunities to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
• Coordinate and execute network changes in compliance with established change management procedures to minimize disruptions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive as-built documentation and network operations reports, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate effectively with partners and vendors to deploy new infrastructure and provide operational support.
• Troubleshoot network issues and resolve support tickets promptly, coordinating with maintenance personnel as needed.
• Provide on-call support during off-hours, holidays, and weekends on a rotational basis to maintain continuous network availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Network Manager.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience installing and supporting data network solutions.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network routing, switching, wireless, security, and data center architectures.
• Proven experience working with Cisco network routers and switches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead critical network, wireless, and network security projects.
• Proven experience mentoring and guiding junior network technicians.

Preferred (A Plus to Have):

• Experience working with advanced networking technologies such as Cisco Wireless, Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Aruba SD-WAN, and Cradlepoint network solutions.

Education and Certifications:

• Active CCNA certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Associate degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Active CCNP or higher certification is highly desirable.
• Information security certifications or equivalent training are considered a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity and robust security across our organization.