Network Engineer– Intermediate

Spanish Speaking Candidates Preferred


Position Summary
Responsible for strategic network planning, design, and optimization. Develops cutting-edge network solutions using current and emerging technologies, including wireless infrastructure. Translates business needs into effective network designs, recommending hardware, software, and architecture. Ensures compliance by reviewing and modifying network designs. Manages configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and wireless hubs. Evaluate and endorse new products while staying updated on emerging technologies. Proactively monitors network performance, conducts capacity planning, and offers improvement suggestions. Proficient in troubleshooting and devising resolution protocols. Assumes Project Leader role for enterprise-wide initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
Possess expertise in network configuration spanning DMARC to workstations, fiber distribution, routers, switches, DHCP, and topology to ensure excellent Quality of Service (QoS).
Plan, implement, and forecast copper and fiber network systems (including wireless) of moderate complexity, managing resource requirements effectively.
Mentor junior staff on patch management, network management, fault identification, and data/telecom access.
Extensive experience with enterprise switching products, including capacity and risk assessment, contingency planning, and lifecycle management.
Active participation in team projects, meetings, and assignments.
Must know the OSI model and how it pertains to the flow of data throughout the environment.
Proficiently configure and manage network switch equipment, ensuring protocol compatibility, system tuning, and enhancement recommendations.
Strategize Infrastructure equipment replacement, adhering to security standards and keeping systems updated.
Collaborate with the Information Security Team on firewall rules and compliance with Payment Card Industry standards.
Adhere to Departmental Procedures and Policies, including on-site travel for issue resolution and resource deployment.
Accurate tracking of incidents and IT equipment transfers/relocation through service desk ticketing systems.
Document technology solutions for addressing issues and streamlining processes.
Contribute to Property Management Reports (PMRs) creation and tracking.
Participate in after-hours (evening & weekend) on-call rotation
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
Travel to remote locations to provide support, as needed

Required Skills Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate in Information Systems or related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in network operations, support, maintenance, and administration. Other related networking certifications desired. Experience with HPE/Aruba networking equipment is highly desired.