Job Information
Percepta Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne, Florida
Description
Expect more than a job.
Our values are the heartbeat of our organization and we live, breathe and play by them every day . Join our team as Senior Network Engineer and experience the satisfaction of being part of a unique culture. As a Percepta team member, you can expect
Culture of Service - to be treated like you are the customer from day one
Teamwork – belonging to a supportive family team environment that encourages growth, fosters trust and open communication and acknowledges value in your contributions
Respect – a team that is accountable, dependable and gives you their full attention
Proactive – to surround yourself with solution-oriented people who strive to improve themselves, others and the organization
Career growth and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Diversity - be a part of our growing diverse and community-minded organization that is all about having fun!
Competitive compensation – we take care of family, which is why we offer more than just competitive wages and great benefits. Our programs offer incentives and promote physical, mental, and financial wellness.
Position Summary
Responsible for supporting, monitoring, upgrading and maintaining Percepta’s network infrastructure and related documentation and policies. Provides guidance on installation of new/upgraded equipment for LANs, WANs, Internet and intranet systems and network segments.
Provide day to day support of Firewall, LAN/WAN and Network Security systems.
Works with systems administrators and support teams to ensure ongoing operations of voice, server and desktop systems, along with associated voice network systems and mobile devices.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Support
Provide quality support in a timely manner (on call response within 15 minutes)
Provide Tier III support outside normal business hours as required to support the network
Provide support for the installation and/or upgrades of new hardware and software to the Percepta and client environment, including but not limited to servers, computers, laptops and printers
Stay abreast of the latest security vulnerabilities, design, security standards, implement and monitor for compliance
Monitor, resolve and close trouble tickets
Administration
Provide daily inspection of network hardware, circuits, and review related performance
Monitor, document, and manage network system backups
Evaluate, recommend and implement network hardware deployments and renewals
Works closely with Percepta Support Center and other Support teams
Network Support
Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols
Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation and configuration and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls
Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor
Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control and evaluation; maintaining documentation
Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing reference topology diagrams and support
Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating and installing enhancements
Assists with budgeting by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Work Environment
Maintain a positive work environment that fosters team performance
Support and contribute to open communication flow inside and outside the operations enablement team
Must be able to complete projects and tasks independently with limited direct supervision
Strong work ethic, initiative and drive are essential
Ability to comfortably interface with all levels of management up to and including the CEO on a daily basis.
Miscellaneous
- Work on activities and/or projects as requested by manager or Administrators.
Education
BS degree in Networking/Information Systems and 3 years of experience
Four years relevant experience may be substituted for degree
Experience
Four years in depth experience in modern enterprise LAN/WAN systems
Two years’ experience in Network security
Experience with VPN and Internet Proxy systems
Experience with Virtualized networking (ACI, VMware Distributed Switching, or NSX)
Familiar with mixed network support of Windows and Linux/Unix based operating systems (
Expert knowledge of DHCP, DNS and TCP/IP and the OSI Model
In depth knowledge of BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
CCNA certified or equivalent work experience
Strong organizational, communications, and problem resolution skills
Personal computing experience, including Microsoft Office
Other
- Some travel within local area
Percepta requires all employees hired in the United States to successfully pass a background check and depending on location and client program a drug test, as a condition of employment. Percepta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Primary Location: US-FL-Melbourne
Req ID: 02UW9