This local company is seeking a Network Engineer. Candidates will be responsible for Network (LAN and WAN) projects and support in a multi-location host, client/server, and web-based environment. Candidates will provide strong hands-on technical leadership to support staff. Implements standards and solutions to develop and maintain an effective, cost-efficient technical infrastructure. Candidates will need to work cooperatively in a team capacity with all levels of IT development and support staff as well as business organizations to anticipate project requirements and develop timely solutions. Candidates will need to function in a multi-disciplined team role for assigned projects.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: TYPICAL DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical o Responsible for the installation, configuration and testing of server hardware and software. o Responsible for the specification, installation, configuration and testing of telecommunications equipment (firewalls, routers, switches, etc.). o Monitors and improves total network performance (mainframe, servers, LAN, WAN, etc.). o Responsible for product/platform standards and system implementations. o Responsible for network disaster recovery planning/testing, network backups, data recovery. o Resolves LAN communications problems. o Provides WAN and Remote Access transport services, analysis and diagnostics. o Provide full network support on a 24 x 7 basis. o Responsible for network security including firewalls, proxy servers, application and system access, data encryption, virus software, etc. o Defines and deploys VPN capabilities. o Troubleshoots network usage and computer peripherals. o Assists in the development of the technical architecture, vision and plans. Communicate vision to technical and business groups, partners and customers. o Responsible for e-mail system management and maintenance Functional o Maintains currency on technical strategies, developments and directions o Provides Project Management and technical design for implementations as needed Professional o Effectively utilizes resources o Manages time to ensure delivery on schedule, within budget o Clear written and verbal communications skills o Demonstrated commitment to quality and team approach o Consistently displays sound judgment based on reliable information o Consistently anticipates issues before they become problems o Self starter, self motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision o Listens effectively and follows through appropriately o Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills SPECIALIZED SKILLS: o Knowledge of distributed computing architectures. o Strong working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP desktop and NT 4.0/2000/2003 Server environment. o Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 5.5, 2000 and 2003. o Thorough knowledge of UNIX and/or Linux. o Thorough knowledge of Checkpoint firewall software. o Thorough knowledge of Cisco routers and switches. o Thorough knowledge of Active Directory. o Strong working knowledge of LAN and WAN (VPN, frame relay, point to point, T-1, SNA) architectures and protocols. o Strong PC network experience including network cabling topologies; Ethernet, RS232, server/network management and diagnostic tools, network protocols. o Demonstrated knowledge of client/server environments and architectures. o Working knowledge of RDBMS technology; SQL Server 7.0 and DB2 highly desirable. o Knowledge of Microsoft WINS/DNS and DHCP. o MSCE and CCIE certification highly desirable. o Knowledge of Healthcare/Insurance industry applications highly desirable. o Working knowledge of IBM mainframe telecommunications environment. o Thorough knowledge of Internet technologies including World Wide Web. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here