Senior Network Engineer - Program IT

Job Summary
We are looking for a Network Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining and administering our company's computer networks. Your primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. You will also be working closely with the users of our network in order to identify potential issues and fix existing problems.

The right candidate will need to have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. You will also need to be able to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers. A deep knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is highly desired.

This position's internal job code is Network Designer. Our team is currently hiring for level 5.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
• Replacing faulty network hardware components when required
• Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
• Conferring with end- users to solve existing system and network problems
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems
• Coordinating computer network access and use
• Configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree from an accepted and accredited college or university with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science or equivalent work experience
• Possess four (4) years of IT network engineering experience
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)  

Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
• VMware Certified Professional or VMware Certified Advanced Professional
• CompTia Security+

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 5: $143,550 - $213,750