Network Engineer

Position Summary:

The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our global network infrastructure. This position will be part of a team that ensures the availability, reliability, and security of our network systems across our portfolio of companies spanning multiple locations and time zones. The position will also provide technical support and guidance on network-related issues.

Successful candidates will be skilled at developing right-sized, contemporary solutions around switching, routing, wireless networking, VPN connections, and cloud networking. Incumbents will have demonstrable experience leading collaboration exercises with peer engineers on network design and security architecture. Skillful document creation and change management techniques will ensure business value realization from the efforts of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design comprehensive networking solutions for each business unit.
• Configure and install network devices and services, such as switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless access points.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance and connectivity issues.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades outside of core business hours.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with peer engineers and vendors to resolve network problems.
• Document network architecture, configuration, and procedures
• Travel to set up and maintain compute & networking systems.
• Provide on-call support for network emergencies.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent degree / practical working experience.
• 4+ years of overall experience in midsize or enterprise-scale Information Technology (IT) programs.
• 2+ years proven experience in Network Engineering or Architecture. Senior/Lead experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, IPSEC, OSPF, BGP, QoS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with network devices and tools from vendors such as Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Auvik, DataDog, Wireshark, etc.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable skill at communicating complex ideas.
• Exceptional ability to generate documentation for both end-users and IT peers.
• Effective ability to deliver solutions in a timely manner, keeping commitments, meeting dependencies, and and aligning to critical priorities.

Beneficial Certifications for this Role:

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
• Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% travel may be required (domestic and international).
• Most travel will be two and three-day visits to sites to install, configure, or troubleshoot.

Position Dimensions:

• Reports to the Director of IT Infrastructure.
• Accountable for delivery standards within the Solution Engineering team.
• Candidates must be eligible for work in the US without sponsorship.
• Position will require working time after hours and on weekends to provide on-call support and maintenance/installation outside of business hours.

Position Location:

• Position will be located at any of our US business offices (Twinsburg OH, Boston MA, Nashua NH, New Haven CT, Denver CO, Phoenix AZ, Valencia CA)
• Position requires at least two in-office days per week.
• Relocation assistance is available.

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