Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Network Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design and development of the Wide Area Network (WAN) or Local Area Network (LAN) systems, including Extranet, Intranet and Internet infrastructure. Provides expertise in the design, integration, security, and management of the WAN and LAN.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *Oversees the evaluation and implementation of network communications devices such as routers, switches, Wireless Access Points, etc. Evaluates and implements Network Management tools to monitor/evaluate network performance. Analyzes network elements and designs to ensure optimal network performance and cost effectiveness. *Provides technical expertise to both internal and external customers. *Oversees the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems. *Responsible for evaluating current systems. *Analyzes local and wide area network systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication. *Resolves interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer multimedia, teleconferencing and the like. *Configures systems to user environments. *Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. *Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. *Follows department processes and procedures and may make recommendations to these processes. *Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing *Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a medium size business environment *Uses critical thinking techniques to resolve problems. *Must have a strong attention to detail even in time sensitive situations. *Capable to learning new systems and technologies. *Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required *Current CCNA and/or CCNP certification preferred

SKILLS: Requires thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications Experience with network infrastructure design, troubleshooting, implementation required. Knowledge of Cisco VPN configurations, Network Management Systems (Solarwinds Orion and Cisco Works, preferred. Ability to isolate problems and develop solutions in a timely manner. Proficient in use of network diagram tools, such as VISIO. 3-5 years' experience with Cisco ISR G1 Series (1800/2800/3800), G2 Series (1900/2900/3900), 7200VXR series routers. Cisco 2900, 3000,, 4500 and 6500 series switches. F5 Load Balancers, Aruba Networks controller-based Wireless infrastructure.