Network Engineer
hace 22 días
Buffalo
Job DescriptionIT solutions company located in the Western New York area (Buffalo) specializing in providing high-end information technology to clients across WNY and multiple states is currently hiring a Network Engineer. The candidate must meet the qualifications below. Must be professional, customer-focused, self-driven, and team-oriented—salary contingent on experience and competency. The candidate will possess the following: Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and manage complex network solutions to support the organization's business objectives., • Evaluate current network systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions accordingly., • Lead and oversee network infrastructure projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution., • Configure and optimize network hardware, software, and protocols, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers., • Implement security measures to protect the organization's network infrastructure from cyber threats and unauthorized access—the ability to perform and understand network penetration and vulnerability testing with various tools., • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to identify and resolve network-related problems promptly., • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and operations, to ensure alignment of network initiatives with business objectives., • Maintain documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in network engineering.Qualifications:, • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience., • At least five years of experience in network engineering roles, focusing on designing and managing complex network infrastructures., • In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPN, and DNS., • Extensive experience with network hardware and software, such as Cisco, Dell, Palo Alto, and Arista (Others), • Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption protocols., • Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, netflow/appow, Auvik, or equivalent tools., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving network issues. Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insuranceSchedule:, • 8 hour shift, • Monday to Friday, • On callAbility to commute:, • Buffalo, NY 14221: Reliably commute (Required)Education:, • Bachelor's (Required)Experience:, • Computer networking: 5 years (Required)License/Certification:, • Driver's License (Required)Work Location: In person