Network Engineer

SAFARI Montage; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to oversee and optimize their network operations. This role involves managing local and wide area networks, ensuring seamless communication, and implementing cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network administration, particularly in mixed Windows and Linux environments. You will play a vital role in enhancing network security, minimizing downtime, and providing general IT support. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network administration and design in mixed environments.
• Experience with Cisco routers and security appliances.

Responsibilities

• Manage LAN, WAN, and cloud-based network operations.
• Ensure efficient network communications and performance.
• Assist in new technology analyses and recommendations.

Skills

Network Administration

Cisco Routers

Security Appliances

Routing Protocols

Wireless Protocols

Network Security

VMware Networking

Education

Associates Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Solarwinds

Microsoft Teams

Job description

SAFARI Montage is the leading K-12 Learning Object Repository, Video Streaming Library, IPTV & Live Media Streaming provider. The platform provides an interoperable foundation for teachers and students to access procured, created and curated educational digital resources, create playlists and integrate items into their LMS. The platform is IMS certified in LTI, Common Cartridge, OneRoster and CASE.

SAFARI Montage servers come preloaded with educational video titles tied to the curriculum from the industry's leading video publishers, which include Schlessinger Media, PBS, The History Channel, National Geographic, Scholastic, Disney Education, BBC and more.

Duties:

The position is primarily remote; however, candidates should be local to the Philadelphia area as some occasional onsite work will be required.

Reporting to the Director of IT, the Network Engineer will:

• Manage all local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), virtual network and cloud-based network operations;
• Ensure highly efficient and reliable operation of all network communications to meet company demands;
• Assist in conducting analyses of new technologies and recommendations for system configurations and network design;
• Implementation of wired and wireless network software/hardware installation, monitoring and management;
• Manage a cloud-based Unified Communications system integrated in Microsoft Teams;
• Minimize hardware/software downtime on related equipment within network services, telecommunications and throughout various departments to maximize performance, efficiency and productivity;
• Manage and monitor internet connectivity and MPLS inter-site communications;
• Manage and maintain network-centric server/software applications, including syslog and Solarwinds servers, and security scanning applications;
• Manage mobile telephony and MiFi data devices;
• Provide assistance to and act as backup for Security and Server Administration positions;
• Provide General IT Support;
• Participate in on-call pager responsibilities as needed;
• Occasionally travel to the Company's fulfillment center in Conshohocken and Colocation site located in Philadelphia, PA; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Network administration, design and implementation in a mixed Windows, Linux LAN/WAN environment;
• Experience with Cisco or comparable routers, security appliances, L2/L3 switches, load balancers and high-availability network design;
• Experience with routing protocols, VLANs, link aggregation, SSL-VPN and IPsec;
• Experience with wireless/mobile devices and wireless protocols;
• Security appliance (Firewall) configuration and management;
• Network security, disaster recovery, documentation and performance monitoring;
• VMware-centric networking experience a plus;
• Associates Degree in Computer Science or other related field.

Reports To:

Director of IT

How to Apply

There are several ways to apply for a position at SAFARI Montage.

By Email:
Submit your resume with cover letter and salary requirements via e-mail to [e-mail]. Be sure to include the Job Code on the Subject line of your message.

By Mail:
Send your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
SAFARI Montage
Attn: Job Code
P.O. Box 680
Conshohocken, PA 19428

By Fax:
You may also Fax your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to 610-645-4070. Please include the Job Code on the attention line of your cover letter and salary requirements.

No Phone Inquiries will be taken.

SAFARI Montage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.