Network Engineer

Network Engineer needs 5 to 7 years experience.
Network Engineer requires:
Cisco Networking Products 9000 series of switches and wireless devices
What's Up Gold - monitoring system configuration
Cisco CCNA certification
BS or equivalent or working in related areas within networking in the IT industry for a minimum of 4+ years.
Cisco CCNA or Network+ Certified
Working knowledge of Cisco Networking hardware products particularly the 9000 series of LAN switches and wireless products
Strong understanding of monitoring systems and protocols such as SNMP, SYSLOG, NETCONF, TFTP. Knowledge and experience with "What's Up Gold" monitoring solution preferred.
Basic understanding of LAN layout and device connectivity, fiber backbone connectivity, port-channeling, trunking, VLANS
Basic understanding of telemetry, device tracking, Netflow, NBAR
Basic connectivity troubleshooting knowledge, Routing, EIGRP, BGP, ARP, MAC-Tables, Trace Routes, Wireshark captures
Basic understaanding of UPS and power distribution systems
Basic understanding of LAN switch stack technology
Ability to troubleshoot user connectivity problems

Network Engineer duties:
Supports and maintains global wide area and local area network infrastructures along with technology related to running a global network.
Advisor to the Network Architecture team to help design the appropriate networking platforms providing flexible and value-added network/voice services.
Works with strategic network alliances, especially with technology partners, to enhance the business units competitive positioning.
Ensure technical standards and process are followed to ensure reliable well performing data, voice, and video capabilities.
Ensures all technology deployments are properly implemented, documented and supported.
Works in a consultative fashion with other departments to ensure all networking needs are met.
Monitors network performance to ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded on a consistent basis.
Remain current with emerging industry trends, identify new functionality to meet business needs and foster knowledge sharing.
Work with minimal supervision and be responsible for independently making a broad range of critical decisions. Apply sound judgment, escalating issues and decisions to the appropriate executive when necessary.