Network Engineer II: Build Secure, Reliable Networks

bcbsms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Network Engineer II to plan, configure, document, and maintain our network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. You will work with routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls, and assist with business recovery testing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent, 4 years of network admin experience, CCNA (CCNP preferred), and experience with Cisco equipment and monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4 years’ experience in a network administration role.
• CCNA required; CCNP certification preferred.
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches is required.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and Fiber Channel equipment preferred.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls is preferred.
• Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office productivity software and graphical documentation tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of network protocols and troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Experience with Network Diagnostic troubleshooting and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead installation, configuration, documentation and maintenance of network devices.
• Ensure high availability and security of network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and other departments to resolve production issues.
• Work with Server Engineering and Information Security on network availability and performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Facilitation

Network troubleshooting

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Cisco Nexus

FortiGate

Wireshark

Cisco ISE

Cisco DCNM

Solarwinds Orion

Job description

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Network Engineer II to plan, configure, document, and maintain our network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. You will work with routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls, and assist with business recovery testing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent, 4 years of network admin experience, CCNA (CCNP preferred), and experience with Cisco equipment and monitoring tools.