Network Systems Engineer II

Develops, executes and evaluates IT Infrastructure, multi-site local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN) and wireless network systems and engineering processes; performs technical analyses and provides specific systems engineering support; deploys systems, creates and evaluates systems requirements, and implements quality assurance and evaluation activities. Participates in formulating an enterprise network strategy with senior/executive IT management.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Composes and maintains network documentation, such as topology diagrams, circuit/equipment inventories and configuration reports
• Performs network capacity planning and performance analyses to properly size network connections
• Implements architectures based on best practices and in compliance with security and corporate guidelines
• Performs installation, configuration and support of corporate networking hardware, and Infrastructure related technologies
• Act as primary point of contact for data network incidents, event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, resolution, root-cause analysis and corrective action management
• Participates in IT related projects; independently or as a member of a cross-functional project team
• Provides advanced technical support to customer and internal teams accordingly on product functionality, network designs, and complex network systems
• Collaborates with internal IT personnel, business personnel, vendors and management teams to deliver reliable network communications and functions
• Measures and meets and/or exceeds appropriate service levels with the business
• Acts as the primary technical mentor for the network team; to include setting up network labs, real or virtual; proof of concept configurations, change control testing, and learning opportunities in a non-production, sandboxed environment
• Performs on-call responsibilities and after hours duties as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT-Networking related degree from an accredited college or university; supplemented by six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in network system administration, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certifications preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with Data Center DR (disaster Recovery) design and operations
• Ability to effectively communicate in technical and business terms, verbally and written
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues, involving firewalls, routers, switches, WLAN and network applications
• Knowledge of in troubleshooting and supporting enterprise level networks
• Extensive knowledge of data and network security, internet protocols, and communication protocols
• Knowledge and in-depth understanding of how business and technical processes integrate
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds).

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances.

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