Responsible for all aspects of planning, configuring, installing, and managing the Local Area Network (LAN), the Wide Area Network (WAN), Firewall, Internet Access, wireless, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Load Balancers, external communication services and/or external Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Assists other Network Services staff and system support personnel with problems related to connectivity. Provides additional support of Layer 1 and Layer 2 issues, cable management, install of racks and equipment and triage of network related issues. Mentors IT staff.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

* Exhibits and performs at a senior level to provide technical leadership to infrastructure projects, ongoing support and to perform technical complex problem determination/resolution.

* Comprehensive knowledge concerning interoperability of security tools including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Performs expert level technical analysis and engineering for a multivendor based environment and recommend appropriate action based upon indications and activities seen with these devices.

* Provides expert level technical support interfacing with technology vendor support and service providers. Subject matter expert on at least one advanced networking/security technology.

* Provides technical leadership to Sr Network Analysts and Network Engineer staff for Layer 1, 2 and 3 problem resolution and planned changes/upgrades to the environment, to include application of engineering patches and new releases.

* Subject matter expert of routing and switching protocols for IPv4 and IPv6 including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, Multicast/Unicast and Spanning tree.

* Participates in 24X7 on-call support for issues with a high degree of complexity and be part of the on-call rotation for network services team.

* Develops test plans that include functionality, system integrity, test matrixes, strategy, and definition of test methodologies. Creates test platforms, including evaluation of test equipment, and testing of proposed network equipment, network protocols and new production applications. Designs, tests, and deploys network and security architectures, including LAN-to-LAN, LAN-to-WAN, and WAN-to-WAN.

* Comprehensive knowledge concerning interoperability of security tools including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

* Provides project management for a variety of project related activities requiring expertise in the primary subject area as well as other technology areas.

* Remains current in technical area or discipline via annual technical training and/or technical certifications.

* Performs and complies with established change management process.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience

* CISCO ISE and DNAC (now known as catalyst center) experience

* Layer 2 and 3 Route/Switch Knowledge

* 5+ years experience (with a degree) or 9+ years experience total

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Firewall Experience (ex. Checkpoint, SonicWall, CISCO)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.