Job title: Network Engineer
Company: SMC Corporation
Job description: GIT Infrastructure – Network EngineerPURPOSEThe Global IT Network Engineer will partner with the IT Leadership team to ensure IT infrastructure availability, performance, and stability to support SMC’s strategic goals. Responsibilities include configuration and implementation of infrastructure services, including but not limited to data center network, campus networking, WAN connectivity, LANs, WLANs, and required operational security.The Global IT Network Engineer will be a member of an advanced team of system administrators and engineers to provide outstanding support to other IT teams and the business. This position is on a team that encourages an adaptable culture, transformative thinking, and continuous learning.ESSENTIAL DUTIESProvide awesome support for current and future enterprise systemsComplete all relevant work as required by the team’s Definition of DoneVigilant adherence to SMC Global – IT security policies, procedures, best practices,and established standardsParticipate in the optimization of IT Infrastructure implementations, forecasting, and maintenanceProactively look for ways to improve administration, monitoring, reporting, and standard operating procedures, and submitsuggestions for update to establishedstandards when warrantedImplement and maintainnetwork hardware based on the IT initiatives and requiredupgrade projects within the organizationEstablish and maintaina positive working relationship with all departments to optimizecommunications and exchange of pertinent informationDesign, plan, install, review, and evaluate wired and wireless network infrastructureTroubleshoot network systems including any reported routing or switching problems and recommend improvements requiredto enhance performanceImplement and/or change router / switch configurationsProvide network-monitoring services utilizingvarious network management toolsCoordinate with vendors and customers to minimize and/or plan downtimeFollow Global IT change management and configuration management processesProvide documentation for all network projects that will be used for disaster recovery readiness on an ongoing basisManage current infrastructure equipment inventory levels to keep equipment up to date with current IOS levels and requiredEnterprise functionalitiesMaintain a current level of technical knowledge and/or certification on Enterprise routing and switching technologiesProvide tactical and strategic input for overall network planning and related projects to include utilizationof technology for cost savings or enhanced productivity for SMCCoordinate the implementation of router and switch upgrades within the enterpriseWork with customers to assistwith network capacityand high availability requirementsEnsure accuracy of the information in DNS and IP databasesOther duties as assignedDESIRED EXPERIENCE3+years of recent, verifiable experience working in a large Enterprise Network environment, which should include a multi-protocol network, problem resolutions, extensive knowledge of the OSI model, and familiarity with Arista Network hardware; network management services, including proactive monitoring and performance reportingExperience with various network monitoring tools and methodologies is highly desiredAbility to work as an individual contributor, a technical lead, and as a participant in a team environmentAbility to contribute to the team through remote work technologiesSolid understanding of advanced networking technologies and solutions including, but not limited to: MPLS, virtual route forwarding, virtual device contexts, policy-based routing, ether-channel, QoS, traffic-shaping, load balancing, VPN tunnels, WAN Optimization, firewalls, subnetting, VLANs, STP, Spine and Leaf architecture, packet captures, etc.Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical requirements, UPS, etc.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTCross-functional, self-organized team environment as defined by the prescribed frameworkCollaborative team environment in a shared workspaceGeneral office, computer room, warehouse, and factory areasOff-hours work and travel as requiredCarry mobile phone during work and off-hoursAble to sit for extended periods of timeMinimum lifting requirements of 15 poundsIf applicable, eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAssociate degree or verifiable equivalent education/work experience3+years’ relevant experienceValid passportAbility to travel abroad
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Location: Noblesville, IN
Job date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:30:06 GMT
