Sr. Systems Engineer - Network Location: Beachwood, OH Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) (Weekends if/when needed) (On call once every 5 or 6 weeks) Summary Statement :
You will be working with a team of experts to design, implement and maintain computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and customer or cloud data communications networks inside the data center and at remote locations.
The ideal candidate will be a high- energy, customer focused, commitment- oriented individual always looking for opportunities to improve the technology landscape, be an active participant on project teams and want to continue advancing their career through continuous learning and consistently delivering on commitments.
What You Will Be Doing: For remote sites:
- Design and configure network architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor and optimize network performance to maximize efficiency and availability.
- Develop and enforce network security standards (ACLs) to protect against unauthorized access.
- Supervise, mentor, and delegate work to junior network engineers and technicians.
- Evaluate, research, and implement new networking technologies and standards.
- Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and infrastructure improvements for leadership.
- Collaborate with IT managers, systems engineers, and project managers to align network operations with organizational goals.
For the Data Center, you will ensure the efficient operation of servers, networks, and other infrastructure, focusing on uptime, scalability, and security. This role includes troubleshooting, upgrading hardware and software, and implementing disaster recovery plans.
The Sr. System Engineer - Network is responsible for installing and maintaining remote locations networks and will participate or own multiple projects that have department or enterprise division-wide implications and impact. Such efforts will require cross-function involvement with IT groups and will include 5-10% travel. They are responsible for giving direct input into project plans including timelines, milestones, goals, and ownership. The position requires the ability to participate in after-hours tasks such as on-call responsibilities and organizational outage windows.
Major Responsibilities: Technology: Management, maintenance, updating, and support of Company's WAN with a thorough understanding of routing protocols.
Identification and correction of location network connectivity issues.
Understanding and execution of TCP/IP skills and IP address subnetting.
Manage traffic in and out of network hardware (routers) to ensure maximum utilization.
Project Management: Participate in the development and planning of projects.
Identify and recommend solutions to meet customer needs and implement chosen solutions.
Manage projects from identification of need to implementation and ongoing monitoring of system/solution performance.
Analytics: Involved in analyzing system/software performance and adjusting network specifications based on any identified problems
Analyze network connectivity to ensure that hardware is utilized at its highest capacity
Perform network analysis and disaster recovery planning and testing for the Company's WAN environment.
Customer Experience: Communicate with client groups on a regular basis to determine needs
Work closely with customer leadership and project team during scope development and option analysis phase.
Manage the projects and/or solutions to client group expectations
Qualifications: - Associates degree required, advanced degrees preferred
- Cisco (CCIE/CCNP/CCDA/CCDP) - preferred
- Large scale NOC experience preferred
- 10 years of functional experience
- 2+ years of project management (including mid-to-large scale projects, and managing multiple projects at one time)
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN support and engineering design for voice, data and video networks at Access, Aggregation, and Core network locations as well as Wi-Fi.
- Thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: MPLS, BGP4, EIGRP, QOS
- Experience and full fluency in the following hardware/software (depending on role):
- Aruba tools (routers, switches, APs)
- Cisco tools (routers, switches, APs)
- Cisco Nexus NXOS and/or Cisco ACI
- SolarWinds Network Management Tool
- MPLS Site to Site
- SDWAN
- Site-to-Site VPN implementations
- Infoblox IPAM Management / InfoBlox DNS/DHCP
- IP Addressing schemes.
- Bandwidth / Circuit monitoring tools.
- Microsoft office applications (including Visio)
- Router, Switch and IP configuration experience is required
- Wireless Infrastructure knowledge is preferred including but not limited to Autonomous and Lightweight Architectures, 3G/4G/5G, 802.1x and other security conscious implementations including VPN solutions.
- Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, travel as necessary, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements: - The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Family: Information Technology
Address: 3000 Auburn Dr
Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2603417
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