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Sr. Network Engineer - New Orleans, LA


2015-03-24 10:40:23
Job Type: Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000

Job Description:

                      Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer will be report to the IT Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture and will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the network infrastructure (WAN/MAN/LAN) and network security irrespective of whether the information technology is outsourced, in-house managed by business units, or in-house managed by information technology departments. This includes all domestic and international communications networks, interaction between technologies and securing those assets.
The Senior Network Engineer is to perform hands-on design and implementation for networking and is anticipated to be an \"Everything over IP\" subject matter expert. Responsibilities for this role include implementing and maintaining network infrastructures, installing and configuring network and digital phone (including VoIP) equipment, perform network implementation, migration, test, and work with outsourced partners to provide routine maintenance.
 
Job duties to include the following:
·        Functions as hands-on technical lead during a network security incident response or network change request for both networking and communications infrastructure (phone, fax, VoIP, cabling, routers, switches, etc.)
·        Meet with clients and management to help specify and negotiate network security requirements; reviews current policies and procedures for applicability, and system OS security patch levels, and ensures safe transition of applications to production.
·        Develops documentation to support ongoing network security systems operations, maintenance and specific problem resolution.
·        Provide risk analysis for network vulnerabilities, incidents and change requests
·        Develops and maintains technology to automate network monitoring
·        Create, maintain, and document network security baselines
·        Evaluate and recommend secure remote network configurations. Function as a liaison between managed vendors, developing and tracking all projects within the scope of networking and communications infrastructure
·        Other duties may be assigned.  
 
Job requirements to include the following:
·        Prefer advanced degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
·        Minimum of five years of successful WAN/LAN/networking experience. 
·        Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to lead brainstorming sessions
·        Incumbent must also be able to communicate the progress of projects to Senior Management and be able to make presentations to large audiences. 
·        Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
·        International travel will be required.
·        Good analytical and problem solving skills as well as basic mathematical skills.
·        Must have knowledge of insurance, business processes, and business functions. 
·        The incumbent must be an independent worker who demonstrates expert knowledge of the application of information technology to the business processes of the company.
·        Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required
·        Two or more of the following certifications preferrede:
o   Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
o   Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
o   VCP5-DV VMware Certified Professional â?? Datacenter Virtualization
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