Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including various networking protocols and technologies. The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and security of our network systems while providing support for mobile devices and Windows environments.

Duties

• Design, implement, and manage network solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, and other networking equipment.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to TCP/IP, DNS, and other protocols.
• Support the integration of Meraki solutions into the existing network infrastructure.
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPO) to ensure proper configuration across Windows environments.
• Provide technical support for mobile devices connecting to the network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall IT infrastructure.
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders regarding project updates and technical issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure with a focus on networking technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP and DNS.
• Familiarity with firewall configurations and security best practices.
• Experience with Meraki products is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in managing Windows Server environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+) are a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Network Design and Implementation

• Applying Knowledge of Networks, Industry Trends, and Field Data towards implementation and operations.
• Datacenter or Network Site Development – Create bill of materials and translate high-level design into low-level design and collaboration.
• Design Reviews and Quality Assurance – Participate or contribute to network design or code reviews.

Maintain and Operate Networks

• Monitoring, analyze & debugging, and Troubleshooting network infrastructure; participate in on-call/Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) duties and create root cause analysis for network incidents.
• Continuous Improvement, testing and validation of network devices.
• Deployment Management - Work within a team of engineers to manage network deployments, work with a machine-readable definition of the network deployment.
• Troubleshooting of network routing protocols (e.g., IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP), TCP/UDP/HTTP(s), and overlay technologies such as EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG.
• Network and Security management expertise to drive compliance against security objectives.

Supporting People and Execution

• Collaboration - Collaborate within and across teams by proactively sharing information with an appropriate level of detail for their audience; overcome obstacles by resolving conflicts and issues across interdependent teams and engage with partners and stakeholders so issues can be resolved, and mutual objectives are met.
• Mentorship / Development - Mentor and provide feedback to other engineers, while also proactively seeking mentorship and feedback from others; share ideas and insights for improving team-oriented behaviors, including DevOps and live site handling skills.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation
• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical experience in network design, development, and automation.
• Experienced with layer 2 analysis and troubleshooting TCP/IP routing & switching.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

  This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years Scripting skills (Perl, Python, PowerShell, and C# are preferred, but not a strict requirement) in both Linux and Windows environment.