Saint Paul, MN

The Network Engineer is responsible for administering and supporting assigned enterprise network infrastructure systems. This position ensures assigned network infrastructure is functioning at optimum levels while maximizing system availability.

This position is REMOTE in the greater Minneapolis Metro.

You will:

• Assume operational responsibility for SD-WAN/LAN/WAN, wireless, VOIP network, and monitoring systems as assigned
• Focus on service delivery, stabilization, visibility, and up-time improvements
• Respond quickly to issues affecting the network environment to maintain high availability and uptime
• Promote standardization across technical environments, driving changes when necessary for architectural improvements, supportability, and reliability
• Establish strong working relationships with peers and business unit contacts
• Initiate and maintain customer communication and system documentation as needed
• Create and maintain documentation on the assigned network environment and support procedures
• Work effectively with limited direction
• Work in an after-hours and/or on-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned

You have:

• 5+ years experience with a Cisco network environment supporting branch, datacenter, and corporate-facing router/switch/wireless infrastructure
• Knowledge and understanding of network management tools and protocols
• Knowledge and understanding of technical experience including: IP routing, switching, load balancing, firewall, and advanced network automation techniques/solutions
• Understanding of network security protocols and best practice implementations
• Experience with common monitoring, management, authentication, and reporting tools such as Solarwinds, Cisco Prime, Cisco ISE
• Experience with network packet analysis and the tools to perform packet capturing, network taps, etc.
• Demonstrated history of staying current in field of expertise.

Bonus Points for:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
  
• Relevant certifications preferred
  
• Experience with VoIP, SD-WAN, and Cisco Network Security applications, systems, and hardware
• CloudGenix or similar experience
• Software Defined Networking experience
• Cloud network infrastructure experience