What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer (FULLTIME- USC, GC- 10+y exp) position at IT ENGAGEMENTS INC?
Greetings from IT Engagements
Position: Network Engineer (FULLTIME- USC, GC, 10 y need)
Location: Portland, OR Metropolitan
THE POSITION:
The Network Engineer will deploy, monitor, upgrade, and support operational technology services and corporate networks.
This role requires expertise in operating highly available, secure, and scalable networks. The Network Engineer works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
This is a hands-on position that requires strong technical skills, as well as excellent informal leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain local and wide area networks and other networking components.
Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks or issues, and proactively implement solutions to optimize performance and ensure high availability.
Implement and manage monitoring tools to oversee system performance, identify issues, and take necessary measures to optimize reliability.
Conduct regular system backups, audits, and testing to ensure business continuity.
Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for escalated network and system-related issues.
Investigate and resolve complex network problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors as needed.
Perform root cause analysis of incidents and develop preventive measures to minimize future occurrences.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices, applying them to enhance network performance.
Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Prepare regular reports on network performance, security incidents, and other relevant metrics.
On-call availability may be required to respond to emergency situations.
Must-Have Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field preferred.
5-7 years of experience as a network engineer in an enterprise or data center setting.
5 years of experience with Cisco networking.
Proficiency with code, including scripting or coding in at least one popular language (Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.).
Certifications in one or more disciplines are preferred (CCIP is a plus).
Data center experience is a plus.
Thank you
vinaya@itengagements.com
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
