Network Engineer

**Essential Functions** - Plans, designs, and coordinates the various components of an enterprise network system - Consults with users and program management conducting information assessments to determine user needs and to define network solutions to meet user requirements - Performs installation, maintenance, upgrade, testing, and support - Conducts research and development in network systems and related technologies - Establishes methods and procedures for use of the network systems including hardware, software, and communications devices - Works with other information technology staff to ensure the network environment is consistent with the company objectives and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements - Assists with the effort of monitoring, supporting, and maintaining the organization’s security posture - Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations with support personnel. Writes and/or maintains up-to-date documentation for network software and operational procedures - Develops hardware configuration plans for network systems - Reassesses the effectiveness of network hardware, software, and communications performance - Ensures network equipment and software is meeting the needs of the business - Analyzes and resolves network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes - Monitors the hardware to ensure it is properly maintained - Coordinates with management for the acquisition of and contracting for hardware, software, and information technology services (including maintenance) - Conducts on-going network system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the networks hardware, software, and communications components and the effectiveness in meeting management information needs - Develops and maintains positive relationships with key network vendors and business partners - Develops and maintains disaster recovery procedures for the network and network resources - Performs related work as required **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** - Experience in an enterprise computing environment - Knowledge of network wiring/cabling - Expert level experience with routers, switches, and firewalls - Extensive knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques - Knowledge of distributed processing operations, procedures, and equipment - Knowledge of problem-solving techniques - Knowledge of computers and software - Ability to process information logically and solve problems - Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components - Ability to identify and define user enterprise network needs - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others - Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments **Education and Experience** - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience - 3-5 years’ of networking experience including design and administration - Experience with Juniper and Cisco networking equipment. **Required Certification/License** - Cisco CCNA/CCNP desired - Juniper JNCP Routing and Switching desired - Palo Alto PCNSE desired