Network Engineer @ Painted Post, NY

E*Pro Inc; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in New York is looking for a Network Engineer to provide technical leadership on network projects. The expert will design and implement LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, along with troubleshooting and documentation. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in network infrastructure, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment while meeting customer needs effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network troubleshooting and design.
• Strong experience in WAN and Internet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy network infrastructure across sites.
• Produce network design and configuration documentation.
• Implement and troubleshoot lightweight and autonomous wireless networks.

Skills

LAN and Wireless LAN troubleshooting

WAN and Internet knowledge

IT experience across multiple technology areas

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Process and detail oriented

Microsoft Office and Visio proficiency

Education

BS in Computer Science / Systems Management / IT Related Field

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco Prime

Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

Job description

E*Pro Consulting service offerings include contingent Staff Augmentation of IT professionals, Permanent Recruiting and Temp-to-Hire. In addition, our industry expertise and knowledge within financial services, Insurance, Telecom, Manufacturing, Technology, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Health Care and service industries ensures our services are customized to meet specific needs. For more details please visit our website: www.eprocorp.com

We have been retained for providing recruiting assistance, for Direct hires, by one of the world-leading information technology consulting, services, and business process outsourcing organization that envisioned and pioneered the adoption of the flexible global business practices that today enable companies to operate more efficiently and produce more value.

E* Pro, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status

Job Description

This is a Network Engineer Role

Non Exempt

Scope of Position

Provide technical leadership for projects requiring network implementation or upgrade. Design and implement LAN, WAN, and Wireless networks within the Corning infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy network (LAN/WAN/Wireless LAN) infrastructure across Corning sites
• Define, document, and enforce templates and standards for deployment and support of network infrastructure.
• Produce network design and configuration documentation, and perform knowledge transfer to the Network Engineering team and to the Network Operations team.
• Implement and troubleshoot lightweight and autonomous wireless networks
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot firewalls to isolate non-compliant devices on the network.
• Work with the team to complete complex switch and router installations
• Develop comprehensive implementation and test plans following change management guidelines
• Respond to customer requirements and ensure that customer needs are being met by IT.
• Perform packet capture and analysis to baseline network performance and/or troubleshoot performance issues
• Assist with cross-functional project and operational issues that are complex or difficult to resolve. Determine root cause and develop resolution.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in LAN and Wireless LAN troubleshooting and design.
• Strong experience in WAN and Internet required.
• 5+ years IT experience working across multiple technology areas, with at least 1 year working as a senior engineer or similar technology role.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in virtual teams
• Recognized as a technology SME (subject matter expert) in prior position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of switches, routers, firewalls, and all associated protocols.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Process and detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visio

Desired Skills/Experience

• Large Enterprise Environment network design and support experience
• Experience with Load Balancers (F5 and RadWare) a plus
• Experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls a plus

Soft Skills

• Technical curiosity and interest in technology
• Self-starter and takes ownership for deliverables and deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective customer relationship skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science /Systems Management/IT Related field
• Core routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches
• Spanning-tree, VLANs, Port Channels, Load balancing, SPAN, NAT, ACL
• Cisco wireless communication design and configuration: Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, ISE, and WAPs
• Tools & Management: Wireshark, Cisco Prime, Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.