Network Engineer

Essential Functions

• Plans, designs, and coordinates the various components of an enterprise network system


• Consults with users and program management conducting information assessments to determine user needs and to define network solutions to meet user requirements


• Performs installation, maintenance, upgrade, testing, and support


• Conducts research and development in network systems and related technologies


• Establishes methods and procedures for use of the network systems including hardware, software, and communications devices


• Works with other information technology staff to ensure the network environment is consistent with the company objectives and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements


• Assists with the effort of monitoring, supporting, and maintaining the organization’s security posture


• Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations with support personnel. Writes and/or maintains up-to-date documentation for network software and operational procedures


• Develops hardware configuration plans for network systems


• Reassesses the effectiveness of network hardware, software, and communications performance


• Ensures network equipment and software is meeting the needs of the business


• Analyzes and resolves network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes


• Monitors the hardware to ensure it is properly maintained


• Coordinates with management for the acquisition of and contracting for hardware, software, and information technology services (including maintenance)


• Conducts on-going network system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the networks hardware, software, and communications components and the effectiveness in meeting management information needs


• Develops and maintains positive relationships with key network vendors and business partners


• Develops and maintains disaster recovery procedures for the network and network resources


• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in an enterprise computing environment


• Knowledge of network wiring/cabling


• Expert level experience with routers, switches, and firewalls


• Extensive knowledge of network troubleshooting techniques


• Knowledge of distributed processing operations, procedures, and equipment


• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques


• Knowledge of computers and software


• Ability to process information logically and solve problems


• Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components


• Ability to identify and define user enterprise network needs


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others


• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 3-5 years’ of networking experience including design and administration


• Experience with Juniper and Cisco networking equipment. 

Required Certification/License

• Cisco CCNA/CCNP desired


• Juniper JNCP Routing and Switching desired


• Palo Alto PCNSE desired