Network Engineer

Description

Summary/ObjectiveThe Network Engineer will be responsible for the companys data network operations. Responsibilities will include the companys network design and daytoday administration to ensure consistent network availability, integrity, and security. Essential FunctionsEngineers, sets up, configures, deploys, maintains, monitors, and supports internal and external networks, including WAN, LAN, remote LAN, Internet, and external network connectivity.Engineers and maintains network systems, applications, security, and configurationsMonitors network performanceTroubleshoots and resolves network performance issuesRecommends and implements upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipmentDevelops and maintains network documentationWorks with ACCENTs clients to ensure client needs are metResearches, recommends, and implements ways to improve technology service deliveryActs as subject matter expert or project team member for projects that include network communicationEnsures that corporate policies and procedures are implementedHas crossfunctional responsibilities with Systems Engineers, Systems Administrators, and Network Administrators, and performs system administration duties as necessarySupervises network and system administrators, and network vendorsPerforms other duties as assigned by manager Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExpert knowledge of network design and technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, VLAN, Routing, OSI Model, Data Circuits such as T1/E1/DS1, T3/E3/DS3, ISDN, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SNMP, Frame Relay, MPLS, VPN, Ethernet, encryption, SSL, Fiber channel, UTP cabling, fiber optic cabling, VoIP, and emerging network technologies.Expert knowledge of network equipment and software including Cisco IOS, and ASA FirewallsExpert knowledge of VOIP, SIP, QoS, SBC, Voice GatewaysExpert network troubleshooting skills and experience with common software tools for troubleshooting such as ping, trace route, arp, nslookup etc.Expert knowledge of network security practices and technologiesFamiliarity with EIA/TIA/IEEE standards including 802 and 568 standardsExpert knowledge of data communications cablingExpert knowledge of Microsoft networking and Microsoft server operating systems.Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, IIS server, Exchange server, and other enterprise systemsExpert knowledge of Internet standards and technologiesMust have excellent verbal and written, English communication skills Must have experience administering networks in a corporate environmentMust be familiar with industry best practices and resources for network administration and be very familiar with software used to monitor and manage networksMust have good business skills, including familiarity with regulatory compliance, writing policies and procedures, and project managementMust be an expert with common office software including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Visio. Supervisory responsibilities/AccountabilitiesThe Network Engineers responsibilities will directly impact mission critical business processes. They will work with a high degree of autonomy and be expected to manage their time and responsibilities with minimal supervision. They will manage projects. They may directly or indirectly supervise other employees or contractors. Minimum Qualifications This position requires a college degree and 5 years of professional, related work experience Applicable education or professional experience may be substituted for a college degreeCisco Certification is preferredExpert computer skills are required