Content Summary : Senior Network Engineer at Dunedin, for Geographic Solutions, Inc.
Description
Job Summary : The Sr Network Engineer provides support for a network infrastructure and VMware implementation deployed in multiple data center locations. Responsible for continuity planning, implementation, and analysis. The employee will perform various roles including research and design, testing, implementation, physical systems installation, configuration, and network monitoring.
Viable candidates must be willing to work onsite at GSI's headquarters in Palm Harbor, Florida three (3) days per week.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop KPI’s and monitor network performance
- Actively participate in network and / or system incident investigations
- Collaborate with other Operations and Security teams to optimize system performance
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain network infrastructure
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
- Monitor network performance and integrity
- Conduct network modeling and analysis to ensure a reliable, high-performance integrated network
- Select, recommend, and install appropriate data communications components configured to meet the company’s needs
- Design, recommend and implement new solutions to improve the resilience and disaster recovery capability of network operations
- Define, document, and enforce system standards
- Secure network systems with policies that define and monitor access
- Perform initial setup, configuration and implementation of system routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, load balancers and other network hardware.
- Manage IP addressing scheme
- Configure DNS servers
- Assist security team in managing security events
- Schedule updates and upgrades to networking equipment
- Assist in network vendor management
- Cover NOC team member shifts as necessary
Requirements
Work Experience / Knowledge :
Expert knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and other routing protocolsLAN / WAN, wireless and wired networks including servers, routers, switches, gateways, and related hardware / appliancesExpert knowledge managing MPLS networksExpert in SolarWinds, or similar network monitoring systemExpert with firewall and load balancing technologiesExpert ability to diagnose and investigate network problemsPerforming intense troubleshooting, including ability to monitor, intercept, and decode data as it is in transitUse of network sniffers (e.g. Wireshark Packet Sniffer) for protocol analysesDetermination of root cause analysesExpert in WAN and LAN design and architectureAbility to lead complex network related projectsHighly proficient in Cisco ASA firewalls, routers and wireless LAN controllersHighly proficient F5 load balancersHighly proficient Cisco UCS server infrastructureSecurity administration and platform hardeningFlowcharting and network diagramming (Visio, etc.)Windows Server administration and Active DirectoryMS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VisioQualifications / Certifications :
A degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Systems, or a related field is highly desired or relevant in-job experiencePrevious hands-on experience as a network engineer or network administrator is preferredOne or more of the following certifications are required for consideration :Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)CompTIA Network Special Requirements :
Excellent customer service as our customers are our top priorityStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAn ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff and managementProven ability to multitask, prioritize and remain cool under pressureStrong analytical skills (i.e., technical, and non-technical problem-solving skills)Must be a team player and self-starter with the ability to work with little supervisionCritical thinking, observation, and reasoning abilitiesDevelopment, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Network project managementProviding technical leadership and mentoring to others on the network and / or systems teamPerforming daily health checks to ensure systems are operational and healthyProviding Tier 3 support of network-related issuesLeading and coordinating troubleshooting efforts as requiredResolving and closing tickets in accordance with organization and customer SLAsEnsuring network components are patched with the latest approved software versions, security updates, and hotfixesConducting research to improve performance of the network environment to provide long-term stability and availabilityOn-call rotation dutyConducting after-hour maintenance and troubleshooting as requiredPerforming other duties as may be assignedAbility to lift 50 poundsEqual Opportunity Employer. M / F / D / V
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