Network Engineer

Overview

The role involves supporting large information technology projects by designing, configuring, testing, implementing, and supporting local area network infrastructure from development to operations. The engineer will work on a variety of network technologies including Cisco switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, load balancers, and other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily support with resolution of escalated tickets
• Applies operation break fixes and other proactive maintenance activities until permanent solutions can be implemented
• Supports and participates in the software deployment process for new modules, upgrades, and fixes to the production environment
• Architects, designs, configures, tests, implements, reviews, supports, and presents on-premise and cloud networking solutions
• Keeps existing network facilities portfolio under support and manages lifecycle plans and investment road maps
• Stays updated on the latest technology advancements and future trends in networking
• Identifies technical requirements and provides cost-effective solutions to meet business needs and support business growth
• Automates tasks where possible to improve efficiency
• Validates new requests against existing architecture for compatibility and business needs
• Develops and communicates reusable architecture policies, standards, procedures, and metrics
• Ensures design and implementation meet security and quality assurance standards
• Analyzes root causes and suggests fixes for issues
• Maintains existing service level agreements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6+ years of experience in network engineering, architecture, or related roles
• Experience designing, developing, coding, implementing, operating, supporting, and managing network projects and solutions
• Heavy focus on at least 3 of the following: Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, F5 load balancers, wireless controllers, Cisco ISE, Cisco NAC
• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Proven 2-3 years of experience in network operations support and troubleshooting or similar in software development
• At least 2 years of experience working as a consultant analyzing end-user needs and designing network solutions
• At least 1 year applying architectural principles, managing product life cycles, evaluating new technologies, and developing proof of concepts
• Excellent communication, leadership, and consultative skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in scripting and infrastructure as code using tools such as Ansible
• Advanced professional certifications such as Cisco CCT, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCIE; Project Management Professional (PMP); ITIL
• Knowledge of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), directory services (LDAP, DNS, AD), configuration management databases (CMDB), ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of the utility business

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.