Network Engineer

job summary:

• Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN and Data Center Infrastructure Components
• Create reusable configuration templates to standardize the deployment of network devices and features
• Maintain disaster recovery network infrastructure and participate in annual DR Exercise
• Evaluates published security advisories and remediate security vulnerabilities consistent with NJM Patch Management Program
• Perform network device OS upgrades and system patching to maintain appropriate security, vendor support, and feature sets
• Monitor ticketing queues and respond to outstanding requests and other assigned work orders
• Acts as primary technical contact on system implementation projects
• Use Basic Network Programmability and Automation tools to apply to common operational tasks
• Maintain Cloud Network infrastructure for well know Cloud Service Providers

• Generate usage, availability, and performance reports for management consumption
• Generate and analyze usage reports for capacity planning
• Availability and health monitoring for network infrastructure components
• Maintain network monitoring tools to optimize monitoring capabilities

• Act as an escalation point for Service Desk and other level 1 support groups to troubleshoot network related issues.
• Provide 24x7 off hours support as a part of a rotating on call schedule to respond to fault alarm and escalation from level 1 support teams
• Capture and analyze network packet traces to support troubleshooting efforts
• Interface with third-party support and service vendors when needed to ensure network remains operational at all times

• Leads and participates in technical PoCs efforts to evaluate network technologies and platforms and make technology recommendation based on final results
• Develop and present network design recommendations base on common network design principles
• Acts as primary technical contact on network system implementation projects
• Develop implement and configuration templates to help standardize network device configurations
• Create artifacts such as network design documents and Visio diagrams

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience required
• Network vendor or industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or Network+ are considered a plus
• Self-starter that can work independently or as part of a team
• Desire to learn new technologies and adapt as the landscape changes

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining a mid-size enterprise network infrastructure

• working weekends

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Education: Associates

• Network Engineer
• Network Design
• Cisco
• Network
• Design Engineer
• LAN
• WAN
• Local Area
• Wide Area
• Routers
• Switches
• NETWORK ADMIN
• Design
• CCNA
• CCNP
• ADMINISTRATOR
• LOCALAREA
• WIDEAREA
• Network