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Description

This Network Engineer will ensure timely incident and problem resolution while maintaining strict adherence to change and knowledge management procedures. This individual must have a proven track record of installing, maintaining and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures. Additionally, this position will require the ability to lead initiatives around the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of current and emerging network technology solutions.

The successful incumbent will have the following Key Accountabilities:

Recommend, design, implement and ensure ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the network infrastructure across the enterprise devices including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless access points/controllers/bridges, monitoring applications, etc.
Familiar with network integration with PLC’s, HMI’s, I/O devices, controllers and SCADA
Responsible for overall performance and availability of network infrastructure
Establish and monitor network infrastructure security configuration standards, procedures and compliance
Proactively monitor and resolve network performance and communication issues to ensure maximum availability and reliability
Analyze network and network security infrastructure recommending upgrades/changes supporting continuous improvement and capacity planning efforts
Proactively coordinates asset life cycle maintenance by procuring, deploying, maintaining and retiring hardware devices, software and peripherals
Configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of existing VOIP network and devices
Familiar with the configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of video conferencing solutions
Resolve issues in a timely manner; documenting steps taken to do so and ensuring customer satisfaction
Participate as an escalation point of contact for network related after hour’s incidents
Develop and maintain network disaster recovery procedures including detailed documentation such as topology diagrams, device configurations and checklists
Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technologies and products, independently using documentation and online resources

The successful incumbent will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related computer field strongly preferred. 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum education required: Associates Degree in IT field
Technical vendor certifications are preferred
Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in network engineering. Network related certifications are strongly desired.
Strong Palo Alto Firewall Experience.
Strong experience with Cisco Wireless Tech & Switches, Routing, Layer 2 & 3.
Expert level of understanding supporting LAN, WAN, wireless and voice networks
Expert level of understanding with VLANs, STP, trunking, tagging, QoS, static/dynamic routing and high availability configurations within virtualized networking environments
Knowledge and experience administering “Next Generation Firewalls” and IPS policies
Knowledge and experience implementing and supporting SD-WAN, iWAN or DMVPN solutions strongly desired
Knowledge and experience administering on premise and/or Cloud VoIP solutions
Expertise with virtualized environments; VMware strongly preferred
Knowledge and experience with one or more cybersecurity control frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO, and CIS)
Highly self-motivated and directed; logical and efficient with strong problem-solving skills; ability to thrive in rapidly changing environment under minimum supervision
Experience training, coaching and mentoring junior staff members strongly desired
Tactful with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization; as well as, individuals outside the organization
Ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience leading projects and performing project management duties desired
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive internal and external information
Ability to travel up to up to 10% to locations outside Ohio

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