Network Engineer

Role Overview

The Network Engineer supports computer network operations, analyzes and resolves network problems, and provides support to users. This position will support multi-user platforms to ensure that production cycles are completed in a timely manner. The Network Engineer identifies and documents standards for use and operation of network software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Manage and maintain successful network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Internet connections
• Configure, maintain, and manage SAN environment in DC and co-location sites.
• Assist with monitoring network security to protect against external, internal, and/or programmatic attacks.
• Assist with application and windows update deployment via SCCM 2012.
• Install, configure and maintain VMware environment for Windows Server 2012/2016 network servers.
• Proactively manage and optimize Exchange environment.
• Integrate servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.
• Configure, maintain and support customer remote access including VPN and Citrix solutions.
• Manage and maintain successful backup and continuity solutions in primary and secondary locations.
• Serve as an escalation point for systems operational issues.
• Assist with maintaining primary data center including all considerations for power management, temperature, humidity and cabling.
• Support Active Directory and group policies within a Windows Server environment.
• Administer network monitoring software to ensure timely alerts and response to network and systems issues.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Investigate developing network technologies and provide recommendations regarding the future application of such technologies and related productivity gains.
• Responds to after-hours issues in a timely manner based upon severity and/or business impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of previous networking support experience, preferably in a law firm, but not required
• Proven experience and success with LAN, SAN, WAN and WLAN configuration management and administration in Cisco environments.
• Experience with SCCM for application deployment and windows updates
• Strong experience with Windows OS, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange 2016 administration.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience with NetApp hardware and software including Snap solutions.
• Experience with network security for Windows Servers and Cisco devices.
• Familiarity with cloud technology Azure, AWS.
• Firm understanding of managing Microsoft Windows Server products, VMware, HP servers, Cisco Meraki wireless LAN controllers and access points
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives
• Strong communication and customer service acumen
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for promoting success, we would love to hear from you.

The role is based in our Washington, DC office and requires an onsite work schedule five days per week. The base annual pay range for this role is between $110,000 - $120,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.