Network Engineer

simon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Indianapolis is seeking a Network Engineer to ensure stability and integrity of data, voice, video and wireless services across corporate and regional sites. You will lead technical vendor discussions, oversee design and deployment, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires CCNA (CCNP preferred), 7+ years in network design and operations, and hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki and Fortinet appliances, SD-WAN and VOIP.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science/electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• CCNA minimum certification; CCNP preferred.
• Experience with SD-WAN, LAN/WAN/WLAN, VOIP, and security appliances.
• Experience with Fortinet FortiManager/Analyzer/EMS plus Fortinet fabric is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, research, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Cisco, Fortinet and Meraki infrastructure environment across malls, outlets, regional offices and Data Centers.
• Design, engineer, installation and maintenance of Data Center, Azure Cloud, SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, VOIP networks, security appliances, VPNs and wireless networks.
• Install, support and configure Cisco core routers and switches, Fortinet Firewalls and all necessary security applications.
• Monitor, evaluate, and resolve potential network performance issues; provide leadership to junior staff.
• Develop basic cost analyses and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to installation, administration, and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide statistics and reports.
• Ensure changes are planned and implemented with low risk and without outages.

Skills

SD-WAN

LAN/WAN/WLAN

VoIP networks

Network troubleshooting

Vendor management

Documentation

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

FortiEMS

Cisco

Meraki

Job description

Job Location: Corporate Indianapolis

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Network Engineer's role is to ensure the stability and integrity of Simon's data, voice, video and wireless network services. It is expected that this person make regular recommendations regarding the technical solutions and technical partners. Additionally, this person is the liaison to our networking vendors and application owners on matters regarding performance, availability and security. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a Cisco, Fortinet and Meraki infrastructure environment consisting of 200+ malls, outlets, regional offices and Data Centers
• Responsible for the design, engineering, installation and maintenance of one or several of the following disciplines: Data Center, Azure Cloud, SD-WAN, Local and Wide Area Networks, VOIP Networks, Security Appliances, VPNs and Wireless Networks.
• Install, support and configure Cisco core routers and switches, Fortinet Firewalls and all necessary security applications. Provide ongoing network maintenance, including updates and security patches.
• Monitor, evaluate, and solve potential network performance issues. Manage Fortinet and Cisco infrastructure-related and other network requests and problems. Support customers and employees via email, telephone, and face-to-face interaction.
• Evaluate new network technology. Assist with the planning and design of future network architecture. Prepare basic cost analysis and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measures feasibility of various approaches.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the installation, administration, and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions and help insure all network systems meet compliance requirements
• Ensure changes are planned and implemented in a sound low risk manner, without creating system outage

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in computer science/electrical engineering or a minimum of 7 years equivalent work experience.
• CCNA minimum certification, CCNP preferred.
• Proven experience and success with SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, WLAN, VOIP, design and implementation. Specifically Fortinet, Cisco, Meraki, vendors and technologies.
• Experience with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS and other Fortinet fabric a plus.
• Proven experience with network security principles, and network management best practices.
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards.
• Excellent network troubleshooting experience, ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Demonstrated competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.