Job Description

Network Engineer II is:

• Responsible for complex and diverse network platforms/topologies within a network management center or organization.
• The candidate provides technical support by analyzing hardware and/or software data, identifying the root cause of the problem and developing/implementing hardware and/or software solutions. Candidate will be responsible for design, integration, operation and management of complex enterprise networks, linking a variety of platforms, operating systems, network topologies and network protocols. Candidate makes recommendations related to network architecture, evaluation of hardware and software products and problem resolution.
• Participates and leads configurations, implementation, and support of all network systems
• Participates in a collaborative efforts to manage and resolve complex network problems and coordinates resolution
• Participates in incident management, asset management, change management, project management, and continuous improvement of network environment
• Manages, configures, and implements routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, and other network systems and services.
• Develops wireless network infrastructures and makes recommendation on systems enhancements for optimization.
• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN tunnels and Firewall rules
• Be aware of and follow existing network management change procedures
• Work outside of normal business hours when required (scheduled maintenance, outage response, last minute urgent requests)
• Create and/or update network documentation in various systems per established process and standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless networks.
• Professional level understanding of wireless networking including IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi Standards, Controller based Wi-Fi systems, Client to Network Authentication mechanisms (EAP/TLS, PEAP, etc.), RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, Internet VPNs (IPSEC and SSL)
• Possess knowledge of TCP/IP V4 layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing including failover and redundancy configuration (VRRP/ HSRP)
• Knowledge and/or experience with Clearpass and Airwave appliances, Aruba Wireless controller technologies and wireless access points.
• Knowledge of VoIP implementation and support (SIP based call routing, IVRU, Text to Speech) helpful
• Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required .
• Self-motivation and the ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to manage several concurrent tasks and priorities.
• Previous Retail Store network deployments.
• Knowledge of new technologies (SD-Wan, Cloud based solutions, virtualization.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.