network engineer 7070

As a Network Engineer you will design, configure, install, manage, maintain, and support all network, server, data center and related infrastructure on a global basis. 

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in the identification of complex network and infrastructure problems and actively facilitate and participate in troubleshooting protocols to reach root cause and provide correction\resolution.
• Work with 3rd party consultants and managed services vendors related to networks, servers and data center infrastructure ensuring maximum performance and service levels.
• Train and mentor new IT Infrastructure and Operations employees and consultants on existing network topology and IT infrastructure hardware\services.

Network and Data Center Infrastructure

• Leads and directly manages infrastructure builds in new facilities and major upgrades in existing facilities.  This includes architecture, design, configuration, implementation, optimization and support\maintenance. 
• Works with 3rd party consultants and managed services vendors related to networks, servers and data center infrastructure ensuring maximum performance and service levels.
• Monitors network and infrastructure performance and proactively make decisions to improve throughput and maintain service levels critical for business processing.

Complex Troubleshooting and Remediation

• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement remediation measures to ensure business continuity.
• Assist in the investigation of alternative methods and approaches to resolve technical issues.

IT Security Monitoring & Operations

• Participates in security operations including remediation of penetration testing\audits, firewall configuration and administration, endpoint protection (antivirus and malware), identity management, and VPN.

IT Networking & Infrastructure Strategy, Procedures and Solutions

• Contribute to the development of IT networking and infrastructure strategies, procedures, and solutions.
• Provide input for budgeting, costing, and project timeframes under the guidance of senior engineers.

Training and Mentoring IT Staff

• Receive training and mentoring from senior engineers on mission-critical systems and network administration.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure continuity of operations and provide end-user support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline will be considered a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years' IT experience in global networking and infrastructure management
• One or more network certifications
• Fluent English
• Deep knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, VMWare server virtualization, LAN\WAN, wifi solutioning, and SAN solutions
• IT security experience with firewalls, endpoint protection (devices and servers), user authentication and identity management, data backup and restore, and disaster recovery and business continuity
• In-depth analytical skills to lead and troubleshoot complex multi-region global problems and remediate under pressure and with urgency