US Job Description
Firm Information
Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions and regulatory matters.
Our team of 3,000 people (including more than 1,600 lawyers) across more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, operate as one global partnership to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Sr. Network Manager, the Network Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the firm’s network infrastructure to support data center operations and global business applications. The Network Engineer ensures that all networking technologies are strategically aligned with business objectives, providing high performance, security, and reliability across the enterprise.
The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including the management of routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, SD-WAN, DIA, acceleration technologies, application load balancers, and proxy technologies. The Network Engineer will also support LAN/WLAN networking at edge offices, authentication infrastructures, WAN communications, and data center LAN platforms. Key duties involve system design, selection, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, analysis, testing, and deployment of new applications and hardware.
Collaborating closely with various Information Technology teams, the Network Engineer ensures that networking and communication solutions are optimized for efficiency and security. The engineer acts as an internal consultant, providing technical support and recommendations for new infrastructure components, and plays a pivotal role in project tasks and documentation, including support processes and operating procedures.
This position requires independent and team-based work, with responsibilities for completing project tasks and preparing comprehensive documentation. The Network Engineer will participate in various projects and initiatives assigned by the Sr. Network Manager and Director of Network Services and Security Technologies.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain our firm’s network infrastructure
- Support data center opations and global business applications while ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
- Manage routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, DIA, application load balancers, and proxy technologies
- Support LAN/WLAN networking at edge offices, authentication infrastructures, WAN communications, and data center LAN platforms
- Key duties include system design, selection, implementation, administration, troubleshooting, analysis, testing, and deployment of new applications and hardware
- Act as an internal consultant for providing technical support and making infrastructure recommendations while collaborating closely with IT teams to optimize networking solutions for efficiency and security
- Participate in projects and documentation tasks, including support processes and operating procedures
Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.
Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in network engineering roles, demonstrating proficiency in managing and maintaining complex network systems. Experience administering office LAN and WLAN infrastructures, optimizing network performance with technologies like application load balancing, and supporting data center LAN environments is essential. Hands-on experience with network devices such as virtual interconnects, core switches, workgroup switches, routers, firewalls, SD-WAN solutions, and network optimizing and packet sniffing appliances is required. Knowledge of network services such as DHCP, TCP/IP, firewall rules, TCP/UDP ports, VLAN concepts, QoS, and routing technologies is crucial. Experience in vendor management, maintenance contract administration, and participation in technology initiatives to enhance network efficiency and security, including SD-WAN implementations, is highly desirable.
Skills: Advanced skills in network infrastructure management, including hands-on implementation and configuration of network devices such as virtual interconnects, core switches, workgroup switches, routers, firewalls, application load balancing, network optimization, and packet sniffing appliances. A strong understanding of network services such as DHCP, TCP/IP, firewall rules, TCP/UDP ports, VLAN concepts, QoS, and routing technologies is essential. Proficiency in using network analysis, monitoring, and packet capturing tools and appliances is required. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities are crucial, enabling effective liaison with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive network solutions aligned with business needs. Dedication to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends is expected, empowering the candidate to recommend and implement innovative network solutions that drive organizational success. Additionally, proficiency in preparing comprehensive documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures is required
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Equipment to be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.
Essential Job Functions
Communication and Collaboration
- Ability to effectively communicate with various personalities at all levels.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external vendors.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and provide assistance to other offices as required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities and solutions-oriented thinking.
- Must possess critical thinking skills, including logical reasoning, analysis, and evaluation, to make informed decisions and judgments.
- Ability to think creatively and propose innovative ideas or approaches to solve problems or improve processes.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment to recommend and effectuate decisions.
Technical Skills and Knowledge Application
- Ability to utilize technology, including computers and telecommunication devices.
- Attention to detail and accuracy are critical for tasks such as programming, coding, data entry, and quality assurance. (IT or computer/data/programming specific role)
- Attention to detail and accuracy are critical skills necessary for ensuring precision and quality in all tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to grasp and apply new ideas.
Adaptability and Resilience
- Adaptability to changing situations.
- Must have flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes, unexpected challenges, and evolving priorities.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations with composure and resilience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to handle and diffuse stressful situations.
Leadership and Independence
- Must have strong leadership skills and ability to demonstrate calm during periods of high volume or unusual events.
- Ability to use independent judgment and discretion and adapt to changing work situations.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and diverse work problems on a daily basis and complete assignments within set timelines.
Additional Responsibilities
Providing off-hours support and coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This may involve responding to critical incidents, performing system maintenance, or assisting with project deadlines.
Working Conditions: Works remotely. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule. Potential for in-office work requests as needed, so proximity to the office is important.
Benefits Package Overview
- 401k Plan
- Medical
- Health Savings Account
- Virtual Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Hospital indemnity
- Critical illness
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Lyra Health EAP
- Paid Family Leave
- College Savings Plan
- Transportation benefit
- Back-up Child Care
- College Coach
- Pet insurance
- Paid sick time
- Vacation time
Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.
Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.
Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.
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