Network Engineer

Company: Open Systems Technologies
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to join their team in Chesapeake, VA.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing design and deployment of solutions to support client's enterprise networks. This includes store, distribution center, regional operating office, corporate facilities as well as remote access VPNs.
• Interface and coordinate with third party vendors that provide technology services.
• Develop and support initiatives to promote stability and reliability of network solutions to support a high volume, high transaction environment.
• Manage the policies and procedures to ensure all network infrastructure equipment are operating at the appropriate software levels to include drivers, patches, service packs, release upgrades, etc.
• Maintain accurate network diagramming and documentation of networks.
• Work closely with other Information Technology teams and business partners to ensure that network solutions are available to support IT and business initiatives.
• Perform project and non-project related tasks and activities to support the department's goals and objectives.
• Prepare and manage capital and expense budgets for network engineering projects.
• Perform project management duties as required.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in current and emerging technologies
• Research and evaluate industry developments and trends.
• Perform software and hardware evaluations to assure documented requirements are met and department standards are followed.Key areas of responsibility:
  • Networks that support operations of all enterprise wired and wireless networks and VoIP solutions.
  • Secure communications to third party service providers such as payment processors, SAAS/IAAS, and trading partners.
  • Computer - telephone integration solutions for contact centers.
  • Headquarters telecommunications solutions including audio and video conferencing.
  • Network instrumentation, reporting and failure analysis.
  • Lead technical design projects to support business requirement efforts.QualificationsRequired:
    • Bachelor's degree, Engineering or Information Systems preferred.
    • 7 years of experience in enterprise network design and systems management.
    • Firsthand experience managing multi-site, multi solution networks. Experience managing 100 or more individual locations preferred.
    • Experience with broadband, MPLS, cellular, VPN, cloud integration, Internet redundancy, WAN acceleration, load balancing, VoIP, Wifi, enterprise firewalls, headquarters telecommunications systems (Avaya, Cisco. Polycom).
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Understanding and interest in continuous process improvement.
    • Independent and proactive management style.
    • Ability to work on many concurrent priorities.
    • Action oriented and able to manage and meet aggressive timelines and deadlines.
    • Strong track record of delivering initiatives on time and on budget.Desired:
      • Experience working in high square footage, high user count campus environments.
      • Experience developing and maintaining modern NAC environments servicing guest and employee wifi and mobile connectivity.
      • Experience developing and maintaining audio and video teleconferencing systems.
      • Experience developing and maintaining enterprise routing and switching protocols to include BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP,TP, VPC and EtherChannel.
      • Experience developing and maintaining global and server load balancing systems with the F5 product line.
      • Experience developing and maintaining multi-site Riverbed Steelhead environments.
      • Experience negotiating and managing vendor agreements. Large vendor experience preferred.
      • Experience developing network management and monitoring tools.
      • Current network and / or security certifications.
      • Familiarity with ITIL and IT service management concepts. ServiceNow experience preferred.
      • Critical incident management and response experience
      • Demonstrated track record of improving stability and reducing costs.
      • Experience creating, maintaining and optimizing Standard Operating Procedures. - provided by Dice

Keywords: Open Systems Technologies, Chesapeake , Network Engineer, Engineering , Chesapeake, Virginia