IT Network Engineer

Job description

Acquisition & Deployment • Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other hardware. • Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry. • Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. • Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services. Operational Management • Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes. • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed. • Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices. • Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances. • Assist in managing servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software. • Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. • Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports. • Participate in managing all network security solutions. • Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recovery. • Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team. • Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN design and implementation. • Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. • Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Sun/Solaris. • Excellent knowledge of telephony systems, including IP based systems design and deployment. • Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco 6500, Cisco ASA, Cisco IPS, routers and switches. • Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience. • Extensive support experience with Qradar, Fireeye, Fluke, Veronis, Mcafee/EPO, Mailgate, Websense, Sophos, or similar tools. • Experience with unified communication and mobile worker support • Competence scripting and automating support functions • Competence with diagnostic/testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits. • Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives. • Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The core competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Formal Education & Certification • University degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or 10-15 years equivalent work experience. • Certifications in Cisco Networking (CCEI, CCNP, or CCNA) preferred. Regards, Nagesh Sr.Technical Recruiter Integrated Resources, Inc. IT Life Sciences Allied Healthcare CRO Certified MBE |GSA - Schedule 66 I GSA - Schedule 621I Direct# 732-429-1641 (BOARD) # 732-549-2030 – Ext - 305 A Few Words About Us Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.