Network Engineer - Cisco

Job Summary:

This position has the responsibility for the maintenance, troubleshooting and administration of the organization’s production network infrastructure. The person in this position will work closely with members of the IT staff to ensure very high levels of network availability, security and efficiency. They will serve as the technical resource for network production operations support and relevant projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN and SD-Wan technology to configure and resolve problems with Cisco hardware and software.

• Provides first-level support to incidents that require the network team’s inclusion

• Evaluate, design, implement, and support new network architecture and existing deployments

• Participation in project delivery work, including device configuration, planning, and vendor coordination.

• Work with users to understand their needs and with IT personnel to develop effective system solutions for assigned applications.

• Develop and implement network infrastructure changes via the established Change Management process

• Act as technical resource to relevant network matters for other organizational units

• Provide succinct and timely, up-to-date project / network documentation; including drawings

• Practice network asset management that includes network device / component inventory, support agreements, relevant vendor contracts and others

• Perform hardware and software upgrades for new and existing equipment as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related technical disciplines or additional equivalent practical experience

• 5-10 years of experience in local and wide area network implementation and maintenance.

• In-depth working knowledge of LAN/WAN technology and be able to configure and resolve problems with Cisco hardware and software.

• Strong working knowledge of Ethernet cabling, T1s, routers, switches, firewalls.

• Effective written & verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills to work in a team environment, establishing & maintaining good working relationships with others, to support team & company objectives, and a willingness to work in all operational areas.

• Strong dedication to quality customer service and superior telephone etiquette with the ability to deal effectively with customers, vendors, peers and management.

Candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and a willingness to accept constantly changing priorities

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