Network Engineer - Salem North Carolina

FIRSTNET GLOBAL LLC

Network Engineer - Salem North Carolina

Houston, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Network Systems Engineer (Voice & DNA Center) is a specialized technical resource responsible for managing BAT's Cisco DNA Center environment and supporting the voice systems infrastructure. This role bridges systems-level engineering with voice platform administration to ensure consistent network operations across BAT's US locations.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Cisco DNA Center Administration

    • Validate and maintain property accounting within Cisco DNA Center for BAT's US network assets

    • Manage and maintain Cisco NAC (Network Access Control) configurations for BAT's US network

    • Administer Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) policies and configurations

    • Apply BAT-provided global standards and templates to BAT's US Network through DNA Center

    • Monitor network health and compliance through DNA Center dashboards and analytics

    Voice Systems Engineering

    • Provide systems-level support for Cisco Call Manager and voice infrastructure configurations

    • Support the technical engineering aspects of the planned Microsoft Teams voice migration

    • Maintain and troubleshoot voicemail systems and associated integrations

    • Assist in coordinating Cisco SmartNet support for EOL IP phones during the transition period

    • Develop and document voice system migration records and configuration baselines

    Network Monitoring & Tooling

    • Implement and configure SolarWinds as a Network Monitoring Tool for US BAT Devices

    • Integrate SolarWinds with BAT's ServiceNow ITSM platform for automated incident creation

    • Monitor SolarWinds alerts and coordinate response with the appropriate BAT and AT&T teams

    • Troubleshoot NTP-related issues in coordination with BAT's Qradar team

    • Assist with troubleshooting NTP system issues at BAT's ROC and Plaza locations

    Security & Compliance

    • Support security audit activities and maintain remediation tracking documentation

    • Ensure Cisco NAC and ISE policies remain aligned with BAT's security standards

    • Work with BAT's Active Directory team to resolve DHCP-related issues and service disruptions

    • Participate in security-related change management processes and documentation

    Documentation & Reporting

    • Produce network architecture documentation, configuration records, and technical diagrams upon request

    • Contribute to weekly status reports with updates on DNA Center, voice systems, and monitoring tools

    • Maintain infrastructure upgrade plans and implementation logs for all systems under this role's scope

    • Document all material changes and communicate outcomes to the AT&T SPOC

    QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

    • 7+ years of experience in enterprise network systems engineering

    • Hands-on experience with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and Cisco NAC

    • Knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications and voice system administration

    • Experience with SolarWinds NMS and ServiceNow ITSM integration

    • Familiarity with Microsoft Teams voice services (Direct Routing preferred)

    • Understanding of network security frameworks and access control policies

    • CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Collaboration certification preferred