Network Engineer

About Lockstep

Lockstep Technology Group is a leading IT solutions provider focused on digital transformation, cloud architectures, security & emerging solutions. Our mission is to empower Technology teams to be strategic enablers in their organizations. We eliminate the distractions and complexity of infrastructure, security, and access. We believe today’s technology leaders are co-creators of tomorrow’s strategies, in a world that requires technology to optimize outcomes while evolving in real-time through the adoption of new tools. Lockstep fosters innovation by also empowering employees in an environment where core values of honesty, commitment, trust, and respect create a high-performing, cohesive team.

This role is responsible for tasks related to the development and maintenance of functional and secure networks. A network engineer is also responsible for troubleshooting client’s networking related issues. Problem-solving skills, knowledge of network administration and architecture, and an understanding of security and data protection are also requirements of a network engineer.

Travel: Up to 70%

What You'll Own

• Collaborating with network architects to design and implement functional company networks.
• Installing and configuring networking hardware.
• Creating and implementing network security measures.
• Managing and mentoring junior Network Engineering staff.
• Delegating networking maintenance tasks to junior staff.
• Dealing with escalated network support issues.
• Anticipating potential issues or bottlenecks and identifying possible solutions.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or 5-10 years of related field experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional certification or equivalent.
• Previous work experience as a Networking Engineer.
• Proven track record of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting route/switch, collaboration, security, or wireless systems.
• Exceptional knowledge of networking technologies (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).
• Familiarity with administration, performance tuning, and system monitoring.
• Advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco, Ruckus, Meraki, Palo Alto, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of networking hardware including switches, routers, access points, collaboration devices, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of communication and routing protocols.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• High-level problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and face-to-face).

What to expect

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Field environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus. Occasionally will have to work in outside weather conditions. May also be required to use specialized equipment, machines, drive loading truck. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Short term / long term disability and life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 7 company paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 5 personal days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockstep Technology Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.