NETWORK ENGINEER

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team.

Position Overview :

We are looking for an experienced, individual contributor with a high degree of technical competence and expertise in the areas of network design, rollout, and management. The Network Engineer is responsible for the data center and user facing LANs, WAN, and network services for the client. This position will work independently and as part of the team to identify opportunities and design solutions, configure and implement devices and software, and maintain and provide break fix for the existing equipment and services in both project and day to day roles.  The ideal candidate will have solid communication skills and be able to mentor and manage junior employees in a fast-paced and changing environment. This position will be participating in the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links, including routers, VPN endpoints, network switches, network monitoring tools, etc.  This position may work both with edge environments and in the datacenter as part of a team in conjunction with other Network Team members.

Key Responsibilities :

• Establishes and maintains network performance.
• Builds net configurations and connections.
• Troubleshoots network problems.
• IP address auditing.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration and directing system installation.
• Defines, documents, and enforces system standards.
• Maximizes performance by troubleshooting network problems and outages and scheduling upgrades.
• Configures routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
• Updates data servers and network equipment.
• Collaborates with network team members on network optimization.
• Secures network system by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Should have demonstrated behaviors with accountability and taking ownership.
• Must have ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Provides technical support to Client's employees using various telecommunications and network systems.
• Coordinating with vendors and customers for installations or service break fix.
• Designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains a variety of hardware, software, peripheral devices, and systems.
• Monitors and ensures systems meet business and performance needs.
• The individual will be required to be on call after hours, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule with other team members. The individual will also be required to work with and mentor other team members.
• Perform configuration changes as required; advance level troubleshooting. Technical implementation of telecommunications and network infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot technical problems with the critical systems, servers and equipment within a24 / 7 / 365 Data Center environment, handling the more complex and critical problems. Responds to system emergencies as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications :

Preferred Experience :

Benefits

JW is a full-service IT Solution Provider assisting schools and private organizations with strategic and innovative IT-related projects. We take the time to learn about our clients to develop, implement, and monitor the projects to which we are contracted.  ?JW is a certified small, woman, minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.