Sr. Network Engineer

Company: Professional Employment Group of Colorado
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

What You Will be Doing
Responsibilities

Analyzes, designs, installs, configures, maintains, evaluates and repairs the network infrastructure and application components to ensure network performance meets Company and end user requirements
Oversees and ensures the day-today operation of data networks consisting of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, software applications, servers, etc
Designs, configures, monitors and optimizes system hardware for optimal uptime and reliability
Analyzes systems statistics and guides the implementation of performance enhancements
Maintains database reports on performance statistics, user issues, projects, network design and configuration, and inventory of available systems
Provides high-level Help Desk technical support to resolve internal and external issues
Tracks Help Desk tickets, change management, and other IT projects using the Help Desk ticketing system
Manages and maintains the Company WAN and LAN, including assistance to the Telecom team as needed
Maintains and updates network, application and system documentation in a location available to management and Development and Systems staff
Supports the Company Change Control process for all proposed configuration changes, by reviewing existing and proposed configurations, and performing risk analysis to determine the overall impact of the change on the enterprise network
Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions: Encountered on a regular basis as part of the work this job performs
Requires some work in an environmentally controlled rooms with cold temperatures and moderate noise
Provides on-call server support after standard business hours 24 x 7 on a rotating basis
Required to respond timely for all network or security issues on a 24 x 7 basis
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
At least five years of experience in the following areas:
VPN Tunnel Protocols (SSL, IPSEC, DMVPN, ADVPN)
Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)
Router, switch, AP, and firewall administration
Network operating systems like (Junos, Cisco, Dell, Fortinet)
Packet capturing applications
Physical datacenter infrastructure
Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain a suitability determination
US. Citizenship required
Must live in the US 3 of the last 5 years (military and study abroad accepted)
Advanced knowledge of layer 2 and 3 networking
Advanced knowledge of DNS systems and the ability to manage both external and internal DNS
Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux OS within an enterprise environment
Strong knowledge of Windows server OS within an enterprise environment server OS
Advanced knowledge of networking systems and heterogeneous routing hardware
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, security, and client server technologies
Working knowledge of Log monitoring and SIEM appliances
Ability to communicate technical issues to all levels of management and diverse internal and external contacts at all levels in comprehensible terms
Ability to share knowledge and experience and to provide helpful advice to other team members
Observational skills to validate data obtained via log files and network scanning
Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software conflicts and issues in a 24x7 uptime environment
Ability to provide detailed and summary documentation for various purposes and audiences
Ability to travel to field offices, both in Colorado and in other states
Current Driver's License and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle required for travel
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to install and maintain computer networking equipment
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds to move servers in and out of computer racks

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