Network Engineer

Optomi; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi is looking for an experienced Network Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The candidate will design and configure Cisco routers and switches, troubleshoot WAN circuits, and create network diagrams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in IT or ten years of experience, along with expertise in Cisco products and network management. This role offers an engaging Agile work environment and opportunities to impact project outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university plus at least five years of IT experience.
• Ten years of IT experience in lieu of a degree with specific Cisco design support.
• Experience with Cisco products and network management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Determine equipment needs for new sites, including data drops and switches.
• Create network diagrams and update existing site drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates for planned installations.
• Configure Cisco routers and switches.
• Troubleshoot WAN circuits and complex routing designs.
• Work closely with technicians during installations.

Skills

Cisco routers and switches

Network capacity planning

Network security principles

General network management best practices

Troubleshooting complex routing designs

VoIP

Agile team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

10 years of IT experience without a degree

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Fusion

SolarWinds

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with one of the world’s most recognized and trusted electric power holding companies, is seeking an experienced Network Engineer who will design and configure Cisco routers and switches, creating detailed documentation.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Determine equipment needs for new sites (number of data drops, switches, etc.).
• Create network diagrams and update existing site drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates for planned installations.
• Configure Cisco routers and switches.
• Turn up and troubleshoot private and public WAN circuits.
• Troubleshoot complex routing designs, LAN switching environments, and firewall policies.
• Analyze QoS policies for applications and VoIP.
• Work closely with technicians during installations, walking them through how to connect and power up equipment.
• Work in an Agile team environment on projects and assignments.
• Upload configurations and data into Fusion and SolarWinds.
• Handle DNS name changes.

Apply today if your background includes:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university plus a minimum of five years of experience in Information Technology with at least four years of design and support of Cisco Systems’ products.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten years of experience in Information Technology with at least five years of design and support of Cisco Systems’ products.
• Experience with network capacity planning, network security principles and general network management best practices.
• Experience with the following network hardware/software solutions: Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, APs, phones, ASAs, ACS, ISE, DNA, ACI and OTV, Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama