What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at TechWish?
What are the top 3 must have skills for this position?
1) 8 years' experience designing, implementing and managing large / enterprise networks with an emphasis on network segmentation solutions.
2) Strong knowledge of TCP / IP, L2 / L3 protocols & LAN / WAN technologies.
3) Extensive experience and very good understanding of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM), wired / wireless NAC, 802.1x, TACACS , RADIUS, & ACLs
The client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior LAN (Local Area Network) / WAN (Wide Area Network) Engineer. The Candidate will be responsible for the design, documentation and implementation, and engineering maintenance of networks within our organization. Specific focus will be on network segmentation and Operations Technology (OT), ensuring that use of selected technology supports all current and future business practices. This role will work closely with multiple stakeholders within United to ensure our networks are secure and compliant with our security policies and any applicable regulations. This hybrid position will be a part of the Untied Network Engineering team based out of Houston or Chicago.
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan, design, and implement network infrastructure to meet business requirements, considering scalability, security, segmentation, and performance. This includes network equipment selection, network topology design, IP addressing, VLAN configuration, and network segmentation. In depth Experience and proficiency with Aruba ClearPass, Cisco SDWAN is required.
- Participate in project planning and implementation to ensure that our network segmentation solutions for vendor networks are integrated seamlessly into our network infrastructure.
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect the network infrastructure from unauthorized access, intrusions, and data breaches. This includes implementing firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), and network segmentation. Monitor network traffic for security threats and perform periodic security audits.
- Monitor network performance and availability using network monitoring tools. Proactively identify and resolve network-related issues, such as network congestion, packet loss, latency, and connectivity problems. Troubleshoot network infrastructure, network devices, and collaborate with other teams to resolve complex network issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of network infrastructure, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures. Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and trends. Provide recommendations for network improvements and optimization.
- Participate in strategy definition and execution for enterprise network segmentation to address high risk environments such as public facing applications.
- Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to understand network requirements and provide technical support. Assist with network-related projects, such as network expansions, upgrades, and migrations. Provide guidance and support to junior network engineers and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications :
