IT NETWORK ENGINEER
WESTFORD, MA
Reporting to the Director of IT, Infrastructure & Operations
TOP REASONS TO WORK WITH US.
Mako’s client is at the cutting edge of drug development, discovering, developing and planning to commercialize innovative therapeutics for patients living with cancer and other serious diseases. Join the ranks of seasoned scientists, R&D and business professionals excited about executing on our vision. They offer a dynamic and diverse work environment with competitive salaries and benefits.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The IT Network Engineer will be a vital part of the IT team, rolling out new strategies and working on many projects and initiatives to support the company’s continued growth.
- Design, implement, document, and support various network technologies, including cloud technologies
- Monitor all installed systems, network components, and infrastructure devices
- Assist with the design and transition to a new VoIP system
- Proactively ensure the highest levels of network availability, including AWS and Azure instances
- Design and document dynamic routing protocols (OSPF etc.), with an eye towards redundancy and resiliency across multiple locations
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies and implementations
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level support on network-centric issues
- Resolve incidents within our ticketing system
- Liaise with vendors and partners maintaining healthy relationships
- Contribute as an active member of the IT team on any/all problem solving
- Investigate root cause analysis and report to senior management
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS POSITION
- 5+ years in IT networking
- 2+ years working with AWS, Azure, or similar public cloud technologies
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Proven leadership skills
- Experience in having moved a data center, or migrated services from one location to another
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Experience with AWS network configurations including virtual firewalls and routers
- Experience with Azure network configurations including virtual firewalls and routers
- Familiarity with network configurations for servers, workstations, and laptops (TCP Stack, etc)
- An understanding of typical and well-used network protocols and their application (SMTP, SSH, etc)
- Experience with modern operating systems including Windows 10 and macOS
- Familiarity with multiple hardware vendors for routers, switches, and firewalls
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive Salary and unmatched benefits package.
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid holidays