TEKsystems - Lansing, MI
posted about 2 months ago
The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in the operations of the network, ensuring that all company connections are implemented and maintained at a highly available, enterprise level. This position involves a blend of project work and system support, as the Network Engineer will be part of a team responsible for managing the network infrastructure environment. This includes ensuring the appropriate configuration, maintenance, and installation of routers, switches, appliances, hardware, software, and tools. The individual will be tasked with maintaining the health and security of the route switch environment by keeping the latest patches, updates, and configurations in place, while also utilizing monitoring systems to identify and resolve issues. The role will primarily focus on project work, but will also include day-to-day responsibilities related to cleanup and optimization of the network. Projects that the Network Engineer will be involved in include a data center build, leveraging new technology with megaports, managing 3rd party provider links, SaaS implementations, and an Azure redesign. The position requires collaboration with department leaders to identify, design, and develop strategic network solutions that comply with technical and security policies. The Network Engineer will also work closely with networking and technical teams, as well as Information Security, on new initiatives. As a subject matter expert in several Jackson network technologies, the Network Engineer will assist in maintaining the network environment, including configuration, IOS updates, and patches. Troubleshooting network issues will be a key responsibility, utilizing industry-standard network tools and monitoring systems. The role requires strong knowledge of Internet services, encryption, and network-based protocols, as well as familiarity with routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF. Additionally, the Network Engineer will support various network appliances and be involved in Business Continuity testing, providing after-hours on-call assistance on a rotational basis.