Network Engineer - JW Affinity IT

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, individual contributor with a high degree of technical competence and expertise in the areas of network design, rollout, and management. The Network Engineer is responsible for the data center and user facing LANs, WAN, and network services for the client. This position will work independently and as part of the team to identify opportunities and design solutions, configure and implement devices and software, and maintain and provide break fix for the existing equipment and services in both project and day to day roles.  The ideal candidate will have solid communication skills and be able to mentor and manage junior employees in a fast-paced and changing environment. This position will be participating in the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links, including routers, VPN endpoints, network switches, network monitoring tools, etc.  This position may work both with edge environments and in the datacenter as part of a team in conjunction with other Network Team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains network performance.
• Builds net configurations and connections.
• Troubleshoots network problems.
• IP address auditing.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration and directing system installation.
• Defines, documents, and enforces system standards.
• Maximizes performance by troubleshooting network problems and outages and scheduling upgrades.
• Configures routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
• Updates data servers and network equipment.
• Collaborates with network team members on network optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Should have demonstrated behaviors with accountability and taking ownership.
• Must have ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Provides technical support to Client's employees using various telecommunications and network systems.
• Coordinating with vendors and customers for installations or service break fix.
• Designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains a variety of hardware, software, peripheral devices, and systems.
• Monitors and ensures systems meet business and performance needs.
• The individual will be required to be on call after hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule with other team members. The individual will also be required to work with and mentor other team members.
• Perform configuration changes as required; advance level troubleshooting. Technical implementation of telecommunications and network infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot technical problems with the critical systems, servers and equipment within a24/7/365 Data Center environment, handling the more complex and critical problems. Responds to system emergencies as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is desired but not required.
• CCNA or PCNSE are desired but not required.
• Support large scale Network Environment.
• Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 7 support of multi-site Edge and Data Centers.

Preferred Experience: 

• Current Cisco CCNP – Enterprise, Security and/or Data Center certification
• Current Palo Alto certification (PCCSA, PCNSA, PCNSE)
• Fluke DTX cable testers with copper and fiber
• Experience in Network Monitoring Systems and Device/Network Management Systems, like SNMP, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, Access Points, firewalls, and security.
• Experience implementing and/or administering Intrusion Prevention or Network Access Control appliances a plus.
• Experience implementing Wireless network solutions in large network environments.
• Strong Layer 1-4 knowledge
• Extensive understanding of network cable standards and experience designing physical infrastructure for networks with 50 or more sites
• Fiber Optics
• Multicast
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Catalyst switches and routers including but not limitedto:2900, 3800, 3900 routers running IOS N-1 version2900, 3500, 3700, 3800, 9200, 9300, 9500, IE2K, IE4K, IE5K series switches running IOS N-1 Version
• Cisco ASA and Firepower Firewalls
• Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Cisco Firepower Management Center
• Cisco PVDM for SRST
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure Version N-1
• Cisco DNA Center software
• Cisco ISE Software
• TACACS+, RADIUS, 802.1x Authentication
• Clustered Cisco 5520 Wireless Controllers
• Clustered Cisco 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
• Cisco ACI version N-1
• Cisco VPN – AnyConnect
• Identify, design, and implement network and security devices, including, but not limited to routers, core switches, firewalls, VPN, IPS
• Citrix NetScaler
• SolarWinds NPM 10.X, IPAM 3.X, SolarWinds NTA 3.X
• DOT/traffic signal control networks
• EIGRP, BGP
• DHCP
• IPSEC, SSL
• Net Motion Software
• Palo Alto Prisma Access
• Palo Alto Prisma Cloud
• Palo Alto Panorama
• Palo Alto – Global Protect VPN
• Oracle Cloud networking
• Azure Cloud networking

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, with matching)
• Life Insurance Plan
• PTO
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Internet & Phone Allowance (for applicable roles)
• Wellness Resources (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Work-Life balance
• Flexible Hours
• Full-Time Permanent Positions

JW is a full-service IT Solution Provider assisting schools and private organizations with strategic and innovative IT-related projects. We take the time to learn about our clients to develop, implement, and monitor the projects to which we are contracted.  ​JW is a certified small, woman, minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.