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, which includes significant initiatives such as a data center build, leveraging new technology with megaports, integrating 3rd party provider links, SaaS solutions, and an Azure redesign. The Network Engineer will collaborate closely with the department leader to identify, design, and develop strategic network solutions that comply with technical and security policies. Additionally, the engineer will work alongside networking and technical teams, as well as the Information Security department, on new initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert in various Jackson network technologies, including analysis and quality assurance. Daily responsibilities will include maintaining the network environment, which encompasses configuration management, IOS updates, and patches. The engineer will troubleshoot network issues using industry-standard tools and monitoring systems, and will be responsible for firewall configuration and implementation, preferably with Firepower or Checkpoint. The role also involves supporting Fiber Channel Infrastructure and various network appliances, while possessing a strong knowledge of Internet services, encryption, and network-based protocols. Familiarity with emerging technologies and their potential to solve technical problems or enhance user experience is essential. The Network Engineer will also assist in Business Continuity testing and provide after-hours on-call assistance on a rotational basis.