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Network Engineer
Summit Tech Partners
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- Mid level
- 4 days ago
- Network Security
- Cisco
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- FTP
- SSH
- UDP
- QoS
- MPLS
- Windows
- CCNA
4 days ago
We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to manage our global data, voice, and security infrastructure. In this role, you'll help ensure our network operations are reliable, accessible, secure, responsive, and cost-effective across national and international locations. You'll administer critical network technologies, partner with internal teams and external providers, and develop solutions that support the organization's evolving business needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
Global Network Infrastructure
- Administer network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, security devices, wireless access points, and network administration software.
- Manage LAN, WAN, global network, VPN, internet circuit, and enterprise wireless LAN environments.
- Maintain network documentation and oversee monitoring, logging, alerting, and reporting.
- Design, configure, maintain, and secure global network systems and services.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing business partners, vendors, and manufacturers.
- Stay current with advancements in networking technology.
- Develop network roadmaps that define the planned adoption of network technologies.
- Propose networking solutions that address business challenges and operational needs.
- Install new network hardware, systems, and software.
- Install, configure, and maintain network services, equipment, and devices.
- Integrate voice and data networks where applicable.
- Troubleshoot and analyze issues across our networks.
- Document network incidents, root causes, and resolutions for future reference.
- Provide training and technical support to users with varying levels of IT knowledge.
- Work closely with other departments, external organizations, and IT team members.
- Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning.
- Manage outsourced Network Operations Center (NOC) activities, review trend reports, and make recommendations.
- Adjust WAN services to optimize performance while controlling cost.
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance and operational reviews.
- Ensure network configurations comply with guidelines established by the IT Security Administrator.
- Monitor and maintain network security controls, including firewalls.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience administering a Cisco data network.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching, ASA, and network administration.
- Thorough knowledge of networking fundamentals and the OSI network model.
- Experience with network devices, policies, access rights, and security in a networked environment.
- Experience implementing and administering TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, and SMTP.
- Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, and QoS configuration.
- Experience with WAN technologies such as ATM or MPLS.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
- Experience with security principles, including Cisco ASA Firewall and/or Zone-Based Firewall.
- Project management and vendor management experience.
- A proactive approach to technology planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional problem solving.
Network Engineer · Summit Tech Partners