Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Provide client/customer network solutions related to office, lab, datacenter, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi and security services.

Work with multiple clients to gather requirements, provide guidance, and provide network support utilizing a deep understanding of routing and switching protocols, network security, good operational experience to isolate, analyze and resolve issues.

• Establish networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Design and implement data security solutions including firewalls, Unified Threat Modules, VPN’s, remote access, and monitoring
• Deep understanding of different security threats, internet protocols, and applications
• Acts as a security SME, providing consultancy and advice on the delivery of security solutions
• Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Report network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Secure network system by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
• Maintain complete documentation.
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
• Participate in on-call rotation with the rest of the team members.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Mentor team members on technical issues

REQUIREMENTS

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• Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Arista and Palo Alto Networks
• Excellent knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and associated hardware platforms
• Multi-Vendor Knowledge of Switches and Firewalls
• Knowledge of NGFW, stateful packet inspection and ACLs
• Extensive experience with Layer 3 Routing and Protocols, OSPF, BGP required, and SDWan knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Layer 2 protocols and associated enhancements (LACP, L2 ECMP, 802.1d/w/s, 802.1x, etc.) required
• Knowledge of the following areas is required: VPN (GRE, IPSec, and SSL VPNs,), Wireless (802.1b/g/n/ac) and DNS/DHCP
• Knowledge/experience in any of the following areas is highly desired: Network Virtualization, Cloud systems, VoIP, or Project Management.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field of study with a network engineering focus
• 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills both with clients and within the organization
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering a plus

Company Description

ICE Consulting has been providing managed IT Services for over 20 years. We provide end to end IT services, networking, security, virtualization, servers, backup, cloud services (servers and backup), email, database, help desk, voice and more. Since 1996 we have provided IT services to 1000s of SMB & Enterprise companies. Please look us up at www.iceconsulting.com