Staff Network Engineer

Staff Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Local Area and Wide Area Network Administration (Physical/Wireless Network) by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair.
• Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
• Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling County objectives and processes.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN, AWS cloud, SDWAN design and implementation.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista Routers and Switches and support of the following technologies: QOS (Quality Service) with Cisco, Avaya, Cisco Switching and Layer 2 Protocols (VLANs, VTP, etc.). Routing EIGRP (BGP a+), HSRP/VRRP, 802.1x,
• Working technical knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst, Riverbed Steelhead, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewall, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, EIGRP, and MPLS.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewall administration and IDS/IPS modules experience
• Remote Access solutions (client VPN, small office VPN, business to business VPN)
• Proven experience with VOIP phone systems (Lync, Avaya), IP Telephony, H.323, SIP
• Enterprise wireless infrastructure experience with Aruba wireless controllers, Aruba Airwave, and Aruba ClearPass.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Science, Computer Science, etc. Master’s degree is a plus.

8+ years network infrastructure supporting experience in a diverse range of technology

About Bloom Energy:

Bloom Energy will make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, will dramatically change the way that the world’s energy is produced, distributed and consumed. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. Pioneering a new class of stationary fuel cells, Bloom is not just creating a new product or company; it is driving a whole new industry.

As one of Silicon Valley’s most promising startups, Bloom was the first clean energy technology investment for Kleiner Perkins and NEA, two of Silicon Valley’s most revered venture capital firms. The company has assembled a super-star board, experienced management team, and top-notch technical staff. Bloom Energy is growing quickly and is looking to add to its dynamic team.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.