Network Engineer

Job Summary

Clark Associates, Inc. has an immediate opening for an intelligent and driven IT Professional looking for a position to utilize their skills and advanced knowledge. The Network Engineer is responsible for design, monitoring, deployment, and maintenance of the network infrastructure at Clark Associates, Incorporated. The Network Engineer will help mentor the team and work with other departments to provide reliable services to customers and clients.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY).

Responsibilities

• Identify, test, and implement new technology to be used in the network environment
• Installation and configuration of network related devices and systems
• Perform network maintenance duties as required (i.e. firmware and version upgrades, etc.)
• Configure and troubleshoot both site to site and remote access VPNs
• Install/connect cabling for network devices as needed
• Create and update documentation including network topology diagrams and network procedures
• Analyze network traffic for troubleshooting and performance improvements
• Provide end to end network support for a large enterprise
• Assist other teams with the analysis of application problems
• Project planning on larger projects and higher tier support
• Provide network design and analysis for new buildings as well as infrastructure updates
• Estimate network needs and costs for current and future projects
• Provide high-level IT support, assistance and troubleshooting
• Mentoring junior network engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Working Environment

• Requires working from heights on ladders and/or lifts
• May require occasional travel to other facilities across the United States

Qualifications

Experience

• Experience working in a distribution environment preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with one or more of the following:
• Knowledge and experience with Checkpoint Firewalls
• Knowledge of Cisco Firewalls, Management Center and AnyConnect
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco and Dell Switches
• Knowledge and experience setting up wireless networks, including Extreme APs
• Knowledge with routing protocols: BGP and OSPF
• Knowledge with spanning tree protocols: RSTP, PVST, MSTP, R-PVST
• Knowledge and experience with Syslog, TACACS, Radius, and SNMP
• Knowledge of troubleshooting foundational protocols such as DNS, DHCP, and ARP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Traits

Strong emotional intelligence

Strong desire to advance existing knowledge

Adapts to change