Job Description
Location: Bensalem, PA
Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Network Engineer. Hybrid opening. No C2C or 3rd party will be considered
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
- Support equipment installations, configuration, device life cycles, and new deployments.
- Conduct site visits to branch and office locations as needed.
- Review, audit, and remediate network devices for compliance with security standards.
- Be willing and able to learn how to assist and provide backup support and vendor escalations for a Cisco unified communications system.
- Maintain and update network systems as needed with software and firmware updates.
- Maintain and update documentation and diagrams for network devices and services.
- Revise, update, and create departmental procedures and run-books.
- Analyze and diagnose reports of network problems while documenting root cause, providing recommendations for remediation, and performing corrective actions.
- Working with vendors for problem escalation and resolution.
- Ensure timely completion of daily tasks, short term, and long term projects.
- Mentor and share knowledge with other team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years hands on experience with Cisco network infrastructure and with a focus of on-going operations and new implementations.
- Experience with IP routing and routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
- Demonstrated understanding of WAN technologies used in a multi-site and remote work environment including MPLS, IPsec, site-to-site VPNs, and remote access VPNs.
- An understanding of network security technologies such as firewalls, data loss prevention, anti-malware / anti-virus, identity management, and secure network access is desired
- An active CCNA or CCNP certification with a focus on Routing & Switching is desired.
- A functional knowledge of Cisco unified communications and VoIP is a plus.
- Experience working with vendors as needed.
- Must possess knowledge of network monitoring tools and technologies
- Must have the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess a high level of comfort with troubleshooting complex and time sensitive issues.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to work independently and within a team in a highly customer-focused environment.
- Bachelor's degree in technical field; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of non-academic education and experience is required.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- A solid understanding of configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ISR Routers and Cisco Catalyst Switches using CLI and other tools.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation for afterhours support.
- Strong project management skills are required; specifically the ability to manage multiple projects and projects with long term timeframes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of network and security monitoring tools to insure the availability and integrity of network communications and systems.
- Ability to proactively monitor network performance and utilization and provide recommendations for improvement, upgrades, expansion.
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to work within a formal change control processes including scheduling and executing after hours changes
- A willingness to learn and assist with support of next generation firewalls, network security technologies, load balancers, and networking monitoring tools.
- A willingness to learn and assist with support for a Cisco unified communications system including call manager, contact center and call recording systems.
- Ability to work with and coordinate between vendors and service providers.
- Ability to think logically and visualize abstract concepts and solve complex problems.
- Ability to work on after-hours changes, including some evening and occasional weekends.
- Ability to travel between office and branch locations as needed.
- Ability to lift 50lbs and rackstack networking equipment.
For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Afternoon shift,