Responsibilities of the network engineer include:

Performance monitoring and ensuring system reliability and availability

Configuration and installation of various network devices and services (for example, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, or QoS)

Perform network maintenance and system updates, including "service packs", patches, "hotfixes" and security settings

network engineer job description

Brief job description

We are looking for a network engineer to design, implement, maintain and support our growing network infrastructure. You will be part of a systems engineering team that will design and develop scalable, maintainable, and high-availability network architectures that meet company goals and service level agreements.

Responsibilities

Configure and install various network devices and services (for example, routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, or QoS)

Perform network maintenance and system updates, including "service packs", patches, "hotfixes" and security settings

Monitor performance and ensure system reliability and availability

Monitor resource usage, trends, and system capacity planning

Provide level 2/3 support and troubleshoot

Work with established settings and modify management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure

Select and implement security tools, policies and procedures in coordination with the company's security team

Collaborate with vendors and other IT employees for troubleshooting

Requirements

Proven practical experience as a network engineer

CCNP or higher certification (CCIE and CISSP certifications will also be highly valued)

Deep knowledge of network protocols (e.g. IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, and QoS)

Solid knowledge of the OSI and TCP / IP model

Hands-on experience in monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related subject

network engineer job description