Network Engineer
Suffolk Construction
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop and recommend technical solutions that will optimize the current network, increase redundancy, and add flexibility to the existing infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure using established routing and switching technologies.
- Configure and maintain Aruba wireless networks and ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
- Deploy and troubleshoot Fortinet security appliances and ensure network security compliance.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with existing IT infrastructure.
- Provide technical support and guidance for network-related issues to IT staff and end-users.
- Document network configurations and changes and maintain network diagrams and records.
- Install, configure and manage network infrastructure devices (switches, routers, voice gateways, firewalls, wireless controllers and AP's, SSL VPN, AWS and Azure networks, etc).
- Analyze business requirements, design new environments, and communicate with the IT Department and Business Units.
- Implement Advanced routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP and apply design concepts in a multi-vendor environment.
- Respond, troubleshoot, identify root cause and remediate issues in a complete, documented and timely manner.
- Troubleshoot network software and hardware, perform system repair and preventive maintenance, including QOS, MPLS Network, and Private line circuits.
- Resolve complex networking issues utilizing protocol analysis tools, including SolarWinds, Netscout (Fluke), Sniffer or Wireshark.
- Work to harden, enhance, document, processes and generally improve the operability and supportability of our systems encompassing monitoring, logging and security practices.
- Produce quality documentation through the design, deployment and operation phases.
- Provide Tier III support per request from various team and department members.
- Contribute to and maintain system standards.
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all network systems and services.
- Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
- Maintain data center and data closet environments and monitoring equipment.
- B.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent proven professional experience or certifications (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, and ClearPass technologies
- Professional experience working with Enterprise Networking technologies
- Strong understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and IP subnetting.
- Experience with network security practices, VPNs, and remote access solutions.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Proven experience working with VoIP, BGP, EIGRP, TACACS, DNS, DHCP, services.
- Experience or familiarity in the following environments will be a strong plus:
- Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy and Security Administration
- Windows Server, SQL, Exchange and SharePoint
- Citrix Cloud, XenApp and XenDesktop services
- Data Center virtualization technologies
- Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Windows Server/Active Directory and Linux
- Strong routing and switching skills with experience working on Cloud, Datacenter and Corporate network environments. Solid understanding of the TCP/IP stack is required (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, CIFS, LDAP, HSRP, VRRP, 802.1x, etc.)
- Implement and maintain existing LAN / WAN (VTP, VLANs, physical cabling), remote VPN software, network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP), and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA)
- In-depth understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF
- Experience with cloud networking and services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Hands-on ability in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless, Network Access Controls (NAC), networking components, and network monitoring tools
- Experience with network and security tools like Solarwinds, NetScout (Fluke), ISE, SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, firewall hardening
- A background in Cisco (IOS, IOSXE, NXOS), Fortinet, and Aruba products
- Proficient in private and public WAN technologies (MPLS, VPLS, DIA, VPN)
- Knowledge of Load Balancers
- Experience working with vendors and third-party contractor companies as part of the team
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Excellent project management, documentation, collaboration and communication skills
- Organizational and mentoring skills
- Must be flexible, self-organizing, independent, and ready to self-study emerging issues
- Must be able to respond to system outages during off-hours