What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at Hancock Bank?
This is a Job Description for a Senior Network Engineer in Gulfport, MississippiSummary : The Senior Network Engineer maintains and monitors a data and voice network for all users focused on the highest uptime possible by configuring to industry best practices.The Senior Network Engineer will serve as a technical expert by providing directions to other Network Engineer team members.Duties & Responsibilities : Performs advanced network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose critical network problems. Plans and implements the upgrades of network hardware including perimeter firewalls and software components as required. Mentors other Network Engineers on the team and provide technical direction and advice as needed. Monitors network performance via SolarWinds ORION or other network monitoring tools. Notifies management of any critical issues. Performs bandwidth utilization / traffic studies monthly to provide properly sized circuits to all bank sites. Provide evidence along with a recommendation capacity increase to Network Services Manager. Establish network security for new networks being installed or upgraded. Provides users and other technical groups with network technical support via documentation and formal information sharing sessions. Assembles, configures, and install data network hardware including firewalls, routers, switches, and CSU / DSUs at Core Sites and remote sites. Participates in the disaster recovery planning and testing process as it relates to network infrastructure. Responds to needs and questions of users concerning their access to network resources. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the overall operation of the network (LAN and WAN) to ensure optimum performance, utility, and usability involving meeting with network carrier monthly to discuss uptime / downtime, performance, traffic studies. Maintains contact with network hardware providers involving monthly meetings with the provider to discuss upgrades, patches, and new products. Evaluates vendor hardware, software and network equipment products and services and recommends purchases consistent with the Bank's long-term and short-term objectives. Maintains accurate and current documentation of installation settings, specifications, and network layouts. Keeps logs, files periodic status reports and maintains Service Level Agreement reporting. Ensures necessary hardware and circuits are ordered and programmed properly for new sites including any circuit disconnects that may occur as part of site closings. Collaborate with management to ensure the cost-effectiveness of the Bank's network. Ensures network equipment complies with industry standards. Maintains current training / certifications with regards to components used in bank's network.Requirementsand []{# Hlk142289191}[]{# Hlk142304825}Qualifications : Four-year degree or university program certificate. 5-7 years of related experience working in a large Data Center environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications from Cisco and Juniper (CCNA, CCENT, JNCIA-Junos or JNCIS-ENT) preferred.EqualOpportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
