Network Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by K-Tek Resourcing LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Network Engineer role focuses on developing and implementing LAN/WAN strategies, providing technical expertise in network infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with IT standards. The position requires effective communication with various stakeholders and the ability to perform after-hours support and maintenance. The engineer will also be responsible for risk analysis and documentation related to network operations. This role is remote and involves collaboration with vendors and cross-departmental teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide feedback on project status, milestones, and risks
- Develop LAN/WAN strategies; evaluate and select hardware and software products, implement and integrate these products into comprehensive solutions meeting company business requirements
- Perform after-hours systems support, installation, and maintenance as required
- Provide specialized technical expertise in researching and resolving complex technology network infrastructure problems
- Advise team members on procedures, techniques, and requirements to ensure maximum performance and availability of the company infrastructure
- Recommend areas for improvement in both processes and systems
- Conduct implementations, conversions, and upgrades in a manner consistent with Standard Operating Procedures
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, project managers, and stakeholders
- Author technical documentation such as network diagrams
- Work closely with vendors on implementation of products and services
- Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with UHG IT compliance requirements, HIPAA standards, and industry best practices
- Perform risk analysis to identify IT security issues and remediating plans
- Identify and/or mitigate operational risks where appropriate
- Maintain excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal skills
- Available to work after hours and on-call
Key Skills:
- Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and wireless
- Experience with HPE/Aruba switches and wireless
- Understanding of Cisco ISE and NAC
- Knowledge and experience with SD-WAN
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Remote
Job Description:
Role Purpose
Provide feedback on project status, milestones, and risks
Develop LAN/WAN strategies; evaluate and select hardware and software products, implement and integrate these products into comprehensive solutions meeting company s business requirements
Performs after-hours systems support, installation, and maintenance as required Provide specialized technical expertise in researching and resolving complex technology network infrastructure problems which may involve coordination of hardware and software vendor support
Advise team members on procedures, techniques, and requirements to insure maximum performance and availability of the company infrastructure. Recommend areas for improvement in both processes and systems
Conduct implementations, conversions, and upgrades in a manner consistent with Standard Operating Procedures within company maintenance windows; including change management procedures
Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, project managers, and stakeholders
Author technical documentation such as network diagrams
Work closely with vendors on implementation of products and services
Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with UHG IT compliance requirements, HIPPA standards, and industry best practices
Perform risk analysis to identify IT security issues and remediating plans. Identify and/or mitigate operational risks where appropriate
Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal skills with the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with members of cross departmental teams and department team members
Available to work after hours and on-call
- Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers, switches and wireless
Experience with HPE/Aruba switches and wireless
Understanding of Cisco ISE and NAC
Knowledge and experience with SD-WAN