Senior Network Engineer

Entre Computer Services has an immediate need for a Senior Network Engineer for our client in Utica NY.  This senior position will provide technical administration and oversight of server and network based systems to maximize reliability, performance and availability to meet business objectives. Position will be responsible for providing technical administration and support in activities associated with the identification, prioritization and resolution of issues within the server and network environment. Position will also maintain the day-to-day technical operations by monitoring, tracking, investigating and reporting key indicators to ensure that systems are operating smoothly and efficiently to meet service level goals.

 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other IT associates as well as business team members, decision makers and stakeholders to design and implement systems that meet business requirements
  • Record and track all work through the IT help desk system
  • Communicate regularly on any associate facing issues according to established service level promises
  • Document any changes or repeatable processes
  • Provide peer leadership, mentoring and cross training to other IT associates as appropriate

Planned Projects

  • Physical firewall upgrade/migration
  • Virtual firewall design and implementation
  • Network segmentation redesign
  • IDS/IPS implementation
  • Two factor authentication for remote access (network design/implementation)
  • Assist with WAN design considerations for a VoIP upgrade and a video conferencing implementation
  • Wireless network upgrade/migration

Experience

  • 10+ years of hands on experience building, designing, and maintaining network systems in a multi-vendor, multi-location, segmented/firewalled environment
  • Our servers are about 90% virtualized – you should be comfortable with hypervisors (ideally VMware) and more importantly with the underlying network infrastructure to support them
  • Proven experience and success in WAN design and management, especially with regard to ensuring the QoS and CoS of services running over the WAN

Education/Certifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline and 10+ years of experience in network administration and design or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Industry certifications are a good complement to your experience

Fitting in …

  • Be a part of team focusing on user experience, performance, and the stability of all systems
  • Customer focused attitude is a must!
  • Be passionate and open minded about technology while holding an understanding that all IT solutions exist to serve business needs
  • Possess a strong sense of urgency when responding to associate requests and unplanned downtime
  • Collaborate in a high energy environment with business users and the Application Development team to ensure systems are stable, secure, and perform to expectations

To Apply

E-mail your cover letter and Word file resume to: hrdept@entrecs.com

Please include your:

  • Availability
  • Salary requirements
  • Confirmation of eligibility to work in the US

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