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Senior Network Engineer - eSignal
Hayward, CA
Date Updated: October 16, 2009
Language: English
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Travel: Not Specified
Starting Date : ASAP
Position ID: 85325-75782
Career Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
Number Of Openings: 1
Years of Experience: 2 to 5 Years
Preferred Education: BA/BS
Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the networking processes, implementing, managing and troubleshooting existing Cisco network and system environments, and supporting a variety of hardware. Ensures that the performance and availability of the server and network infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards in order that maximum productivity is achieved. Maintain efficient and trouble free operation of all local and remote data communication. Provides a leadership role for the Network Team including Network Engineers, Network Administrators and Network Operations. The duties will include working closely with IDC business units to design, build, document, and support the network infrastructure of the IDC core network.  The candidate will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of commercial and inhouse network management tools on both Windows and Linux platforms.

 

  • Develops and implements design and configuration standards for the network infrastructure including routers, switches and hubs.
  • Evaluates, recommends, implements and manages firewall and remote access solutions.
  • Works with the Senior Network Administrator to develop and implement design and configuration standards for Microsoft and Linux server hardware, server operating systems and directory services.
  • Develops and implements security standards for the network infrastructure which includes but is not limited to routers, switches, servers, firewalls, user access and remote access.
  • Evaluates, recommends, implements and utilizes server and network management and monitoring tools.
  • Provides network capacity analysis and recommendations as necessary.
  • Manage change management for the network infrastructure.
  • Provides project management for Network Team project.
  • Develops, improves and sets the standards for network documentation, practices and procedures.
  • Participate in rotating "on call" schedule with other members of the team.
  • Administer CheckPoint / Netscreen Firewalls.
  • Assisting with various Network Engineer Level I & II responsibilities.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent).
  • 3+ years of experience with IT/Campus/Local area network management (switching, VLANs, Multicast Networks).
  • Must have experience in managing and implementing Multicast Networks running both Sparse & Dense mode.
  • Experience with Cisco Routers & Switches required.
  • Experience with DNS, & DHCP.
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining OSPF/EIGRP/BGP routing protocols.
  • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (including Layers 2, 4 - 7 content switching).
  • Must have good LAN troubleshooting skills (net. device and system level). Thorough understanding of network security aspects, common problems and solutions (ACL, firewall filtering, and VPN).
  • Experience with network change management control tools and policies.
  • Experience with several Network Monitoring and other network administration tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative problem solving abilities.
  • Network certifications CCNA, CCNP, or equiv. training/experience required.

Pluses

  • Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows administration is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the installation and support of telecommunications circuits
  • Familiarity with traffic from financial data markets
 
 

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