Network Engineer (Server and Storage)

$98,000 - $138,500/Yr

Covington & Burling Llp - Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote - Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer is responsible for architecting, designing, building, maintaining, and supporting the Firm's global infrastructure solutions, focusing on Networking Infrastructure, Server & Storage, and Voice & Telecommunications. This role emphasizes lifecycle management of the Server & Storage portfolio, ensuring optimal technology experiences for lawyers, staff, and clients while managing risks. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional IT teams and a strategic approach to operational needs, aiming to deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Supports the lifecycle management of the Firm's Server & Storage portfolio, ensuring stability, security, and scalability.
• Designs the Firm's on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, including servers and storage solutions.
• Maintains ongoing data center operations and collaborates with third-party providers as needed.
• Develops and maintains infrastructure documentation, including architecture diagrams and operational procedures.
• Partners with Information Security and IT teams to establish standards for infrastructure solutions.
• Monitors, diagnoses, and optimizes infrastructure performance and security.
• Provides advanced technical support for on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Plans and supports system maintenance updates and patches on enterprise servers and systems.
• Deploys and manages networking aspects of Microsoft and third-party applications.
• Recommends and performs ongoing maintenance and support activities, including security audits and routine backups.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems across the infrastructure stack to ensure a high-quality user experience.
• Supports application teams throughout project lifecycles as an infrastructure subject matter expert.
• Conducts research on emerging infrastructure products and services.
• Maintains policies, procedures, and training plans for system administration and appropriate use.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a large Law Firm or comparable professional services organization.
• Experience managing the system lifecycle for global infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with cloud computing and virtualization technologies (e.g., Azure, Citrix, VMware).
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Powershell).
• Experience with on-premise backup solutions (e.g., Commvault).
• Experience with network security technologies, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools and capabilities.
• Experience with identity and access management technologies (e.g., Azure, Active Directory).
• Experience with network and system administration, including operating system configuration.

Nice-to-haves

• Appropriate technical certifications (e.g., MSCE).
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy and global compliance practices and laws (e.g., ITAR).

Benefits

• Salary range of $98,000 - $138,500.
• Hybrid workplace with a combination of onsite and remote work.
• Core hours of 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.