Network Engineer

Job Description

Overview
The Network Engineer is responsible for installing, administering, and maintaining company networks and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications. This includes ensuring the availability of networking infrastructure and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the network environment. Where applicable, the Network Engineer will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the network.

Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning

• Takes ownership for planning and managing large and complex project tasks
• Formulates network designs and solutions that ensure delivery of project requirements
• Evaluate existing network designs and make recommendations for improving efficiency, resiliency, and availability
• Lead capacity planning and the development of longterm strategic goals for networking systems
• Develops and delivers presentations to internal audiences
• Work with management to develop strategies for automating manual processes
• Influences others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

Acquisition & Deployment

• Assist in procurement of network hardware, and software in support of implementation and development efforts
• Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems
• Maintain endoflife documentation of network devices to be used during annual budget planning
• Work with Internet Service Providers to acquire and decommission telecommunications circuits

Operational Management

• Implement, and administer existing network hardware and equipment. This includes routers, switches, firewalls and UPS units
• Perform upgrades of existing network devices to ensure operating systems and hardware components are current
• Perform network, server and security audits, review logs for errors and trends, and ensure proper security posture is maintained
• Ensure network connectivity between all corporate offices, vendor facilities and cloud environments

• Optimize network traffic routing/switching and make updates to optimize efficiency
• Establish network connectivity for new branches, corporate offices, and ATM locations
• Monitor IT Service Management Systems and respond to incidents, problems or requests related to network services
• Create and/or maintain network design diagrams and documentation
• Create and/or maintain monitoring and alerting of network services
• Coaches and guides team members with less experience
• Maintain excellent communication with internal and external parties
• Participate in rotational oncall schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or other technical related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years experience supporting all facets of enterprise networks; including LAN/WAN connectivity, Voice Over IP, VPN s, and network security
• Must have Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise Infrastructure
• Must have hands on experience with Fortinet and Fortigate technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to apply functional knowledge to analyze and resolve complex problems
• Views processes and changes holistically and understands connections and impacts of changes on other processes and functions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external team members
• Ability to review and analyze or interpret data and documentation and to make decisions regarding subsequent actions
• Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely