The Network Engineer designs, deploys, monitors, and maintains mid-level network systems and communications infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network optimization tools. The role assesses business and technical needs and recommends network solutions that support organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain network servers and repair server hardware as needed.
- Monitor, optimize, and support all networked software and associated operating systems.
- Utilize expertise in network and server operating systems to design, build, and deploy internal and external networks.
- Perform routine maintenance on file servers and network devices, including hardware and software restoration.
- Test and evaluate network systems for stability, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
- Recommend, develop, and support cost-effective technology solutions to enhance network performance.
- Assist in vendor evaluation and cost analysis for large-scale system projects.
- Collaborate with IT risk management and security teams to reduce organizational risk.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience with routing and switching in enterprise networks.
- Experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure).
- Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification preferred.
- Experience with Citrix, VMware, Dell servers, and Microsoft technologies.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds.
- Experience with Meraki wireless solutions and SD-WAN technologies.
