One Financial Center 675 Atlantic Ave , 44th FloorBoston,
MA02111US
Posted: 10/11/20232023-10-112023-11-11Employment Type:Direct Hire/PermJob Category:Infrastructure & HelpdeskJob Number: 578746Is job remote?: NoCountry: United States
Job Description
Network Engineer
Work Location: Hybrid Office Location: Boston, MA Compensation: Up to $150,000 annual salary Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and 401K
Job Overview:
Planet Technology's financial services client is seeking a Network Engineer. As Network Engineer, you will assist the Help Desk, Security, and Infrastructure personnel in solving end-user or server-based network problems. Occasional work with business users, and therefore a high level of integrity, is required. This role would be ideal for a person from a traditional IT infrastructure and network who wishes to transition to a fast-growing Hybrid-Cloud environment. This individual is a critical component of a small team that will make a huge impact on the company’s future success. Additionally, after-hours onsite work will be needed in support of network initiatives and maintenance.
The ideal candidate is someone who has:
Industry-related experience as a Network Engineer or Senior Network Engineer
Professional certification(s) (preferably CCNP)
Solid background in network administration and design
In-depth communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
Familiarity with access control models and network security
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)
Solid grasp of network operating systems (Cisco IOS-XE and NexusOS)
Experience with hybrid-cloud networking, WAN concepts, and firewalling
What you will do:
Deploy, patch, and optimize all network resources in the company across 15+ locations, 2 data centers, and an MPLS-connected wide-area-network
Lead all aspects of patching (done with a third-party firm) for all network equipment and ensure adequate testing
Monitor network metrics and integrity
Resolve issues raised by cloud and local infrastructure alerts
Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
Lead network-related projects and deployments, coordinating with other teams as needed
Mentor team members on technical issues
Create, coordinate and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
Collaborate with executives, office managers and end-users as needed
Maintain complete user documentation
Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
And other responsibilities as required
What you bring:
Understanding of hybrid cloud networking
Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask
excellent verbal and written communication
Education (Preferred):
Bachelor of Science (B.S) or equivalent experience
Experience:
3–5 years working in Network Engineering and/or IT Infrastructure
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