Network Engineer

2+ mid-level or 1 expert-level certification(s) from strategic vendors such as Extreme, Palo Alto, HPE, Cisco: Mid-level Examples: Palo Alto PCNSA, Extreme Certified Specialist, Aruba ACCP, ACMP. The ability to use analytical skills to understand problem origination, apply a logical troubleshooting process to effectively solve the issue, determine root cause, and prevent it from recurring.

Our client is a managed IT Services leader partnering with businesses in planning, developing, and implementing enterprise-class technology services. Naviga has been retained to help identify a Network Engineer to join their team.

Title: Network Engineer
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Key Notes/Company Details:

• Founded in 2008, the company recently rebranded with a newly created go-to-market model
• They re highly trusted by their customers (relationship-driven sales) and have a high-performing value system that has not been exhibited in the past. They stick by their word and the solidarity brings them long-term customers.
• There is internal cohesiveness, unity, and a strong focus on strategy. Highly supportive, encouraging, and direct leadership.
• The team is growing rapidly, and they are very collaborative.
• The organization has a very good focus on the target market. They know who the end customer is down to a T. There s no question of who they re going after, and they have great messaging so their identity is very clear.
• This is a Hybrid office role, Highly flexible

Responsibilities:

• Configure and install software, switches, routers, firewalls and other network devices
• Monitor network performance and integrity; utilize network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis toolsets
• Resolve client issues and support tickets from the helpdesk, or internal tiered escalation requests
• Automate tasks and monitor effectiveness
• Mentor team members on technical issues
• Create and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
• Communicate with team leads, stakeholders and clients on status of deliverables
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
• Unpack, rack, cable, and power up all equipment
• Manage time effectively and assist on projects without assistance
• Ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot small to medium size network and server infrastructures
• Comprehend and execute tasks outlined by a statement of work or project plan
• Work in a team environment and support other individuals in a primary or secondary role

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience working as a network engineer
• Expert knowledge of enterprise level network design, engineering, and administration
• Ability to quickly gain expertise in new technologies to fulfill customer requirements and develop creative solutions
• Programming languages Proficient in general-purpose scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
• 2+ mid-level or 1 expert-level certification(s) from strategic vendors such as Extreme, Palo Alto, HPE, Cisco: Mid-level Examples: Palo Alto PCNSA, Extreme Certified Specialist, Aruba ACCP, ACMP. Expert-Level Examples: Cisco CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Aruba ACCX/ACMX
• The ability to solve problems within the network proactively and after they arise. The ability to use analytical skills to understand problem origination, apply a logical troubleshooting process to effectively solve the issue, determine root cause, and prevent it from recurring
• The ability to explain technical issues to non-technical individuals, and the ability to build strong client relationships
• The ability to mentor team members on technical issues
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Expertise in core infrastructure services including:
  • Switching VLANs, STP, LACP, MLAG
  • Routing Static, OSPF, BGP, IEGRP
  • Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Captive Portal, Channel Management
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • 802.1x
  • LLDP, SNMP, Syslog, ACLs

• Experience with 3 or more of the following skills:
  • Design and implementation of Extreme Networking Switching/Routing/Fabric
  • Design and implementation of Extreme Networking NAC/XMC
  • Design and implementation of Cisco Switching/Routing
  • Firewall migrations from SonicWall/ASA to Palo Alto/FortiGate
  • Design and implementation of Citrix NetScalers
  • Greenfield and brownfield deployments of ASA, FortiGate, or Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Design and implementation of Controller-based Wireless Solutions from Cisco, Aruba, or Extreme
  • Providing top level support for complex networking issues
  • Design and implementation of SDWAN solutions from vendors such as VeloCloud, Silver Peak, Palo Alto, Citrix, etc.
  • Design and implementation of 802.1x authentication both at a switching level and backend Microsoft PKI infrastructure
  • Provide top level support for troubleshooting Networking, Firewall, or Load Balancer issues
  • Design and implementation of monitoring solutions such as PRTG, LogicMonitor, or Solarwinds
  • Perform in-depth analysis of networking configurations and provide recommendations based on that analysis

• Travel: 25-35% required. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Short-term / long-term disability and life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 hours of volunteer time off
• 8 company paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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