Job Description

The Network Engineer III manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems. The Engineer is responsible for evaluating current systems and works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. The Engineer plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies; using expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.  The Engineer operates under general direction and provides work leadership and training to less experienced network engineers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot infrastructure issues (Routing, Switching, WAN Optimization, Load Balancing); assist other teams in troubleshooting system issues
• Design and architect new deployments which adhere to best practices and standard methodologies; review existing network design for improvement and upgrade
• Create network documentation, including advanced Visio drawings and network maps
• Work with Managed Service Providers to ensure SLAs are met; review proposals for new services to validate scope
• Participate in on-call rotation, independently resolving most issues
• Perform packet inspection and evaluation using standard tools (Wireshark and OPNET)
• Participate in expert-level interaction across functional business areas
• Review and assess new technologies for consideration and appropriateness

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, AS/400 and PeopleSoft skills
• Solid understanding of Cisco Routing and Switching including VLANs, Ethernet, WANs, LANs, Spanning Tree, Port Channels, Access Control Lists and industry best practices
• Strong knowledge of layer 3 routing including OSPF, BGP and MPLS
• Intermediate understanding of the 7 layers of the OSI network model
• Understanding of IPv4 networks and subnet masks; ability to calculate CIDR boundaries
• Strong troubleshooting skills with routers and switches
• Comfortable with GUI interfaces as well as a CLI interface
• SME on at least one advanced topic: WAN Acceleration, Load Balancing, BGP, etc.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to effectively present information and training; respond to questions across all levels of the organization and cultivate relationships with internal and external customers to achieve business objectives

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or engineering; and 5-7 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CCNA certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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