Network Engineer

Our Client is searching for a Network Engineer responsible for implementation, documentation, optimization, monitoring/alerting and auditing of our network infrastructure. This is the ideal role for an experienced network engineer with a proven track record of working with Cisco equipment. The successful candidate will play a leading role in innovative and dynamic projects.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain network diagrams
• Provide network planning, security analysis and implementation, definition and coordination of standards, and technology research to ensure NAB is investing in stable and secure infrastructure technologies
• Provide configuration, troubleshooting and problem resolution support for switches, routers, Load Balancers, VPN, firewalls, etc.
• Implementation of network design and architectural strategy
• Collect and analyze data for performance and capacity of the network and its components
• Maintain PCI security standards as it relates to network security.
• Monitor, assess and report on network bandwidth and resource utilization
• Identify critical network components for proactive monitoring and alerting
• Coordinate and communicate closely with leadership and Help Desk during unplanned outages
• Participate in on-call escalation rotations for 24x7x365 support; evening, overnight, and weekend, holiday and on-call work may be required.
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience configuring routers and switches (Cisco)
• Minimum 5 years experience configuring and supporting firewalls (Cisco ASA and Checkpoint firewalls)
• Strong knowledge of Cisco network infrastructure equipment
• Strong understanding and practical experience with technologies such as MPLS, VPNs and traffic engineering
• Knowledge of telephony is a plus
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is preferred
• Ability to interact with various groups efficiently
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player and self-driven