Network Engineer (remote)

The Network Engineer will manage all network and security systems across a large-scale enterprise while maintaining the availability and integrity of these systems. Cisco networking and engineering experience is required. Position can be worked remote.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining computer networks including, Switching, VPNs, and other physical hardware.
• Assisting with the network integration of multiple companies acquired.
• Understanding of Cloud Networking, GCP and AWS.
• Understanding of enterprise wireless solutions (Cisco, Meraki, Juniper).
• Performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Effectively managing multiple projects involving installations of infrastructure software and hardware.
• Following the change management process to production systems with regards to physical or system configuration updates.
• Developing and maintaining capacity planning analysis, recommendations and procedures.
• Resolving operational issues through support tickets and alerts from the network and system monitoring tools.
• Maintaining current knowledge, understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems.
• Ensuring global switching and routing consistency and troubleshooting where necessary.
• Configuring, managing and administering Routers, Firewalls, Switches and other IP based communication equipment.
• Coordinating with the other Information Technology team members to build a knowledge base.
• Working with cross-functional organization teams to ensure the coordination of resources for technology projects and that all services have needed information regarding the implementation of technology.
• Creating regular reports, providing the necessary analytics to make technical and business decisions.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years as an enterprise Network Engineer w/Datacenter experience.
• 5+ years of Cisco Nexus 7k,9k, Catalyst Routers, Meraki, Firewalls and Switches.
• Proven hands-on network engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS).
• SDWAN experience.
• Preferred - CCNE, CCNA, or CCNP.
• Strong communication and execution skills.