Network Engineer

The University of Vermont Health Network
US - Vermont - South Burlington
November 20, 2024

Summary: This position requires in-depth knowledge and experience in network architecture design, implementation, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in networking protocols, security principles, and emerging technologies like SD-WAN and network virtualization.

Responsibilities:

Develop and design complex network architectures to meet the organization's current and future requirements.
Plan network upgrades and expansions while considering scalability and security.
Deploy and configure network hardware and software components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists, to safeguard the network from threats.
Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and traffic patterns.
Identify and resolve network issues, including downtime and connectivity problems, in a timely manner.
Analyze network traffic patterns and usage to predict future capacity requirements.
Recommend upgrades and optimizations to support growing network demands.
Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.
Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline network provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on network-related projects.

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLANs.
Proficiency in emerging technologies like SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization.
Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network segmentation.
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and threat mitigation strategies.
Mastery of router and switch configurations, including Cisco, Juniper, or other leading vendors.
Expertise in designing and optimizing routing tables and switching fabrics for high performance and redundancy.
Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, Nagios, or SolarWinds.
Ability to troubleshoot network issues and implement proactive monitoring solutions.
Knowledge of cloud networking services and configurations in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Skill in connecting on-premises networks to cloud environments securely.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Ansible for automating network tasks.
Experience with network automation frameworks like Puppet or Chef.
Understanding of load balancing concepts and technologies.
Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) for optimizing content delivery and performance.
Ability to design and implement complex network architectures, considering scalability, redundancy, and performance.
Experience with network documentation and diagramming tools like Visio.
Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently.
Proficiency in packet analysis and debugging techniques.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
Leadership abilities to mentor junior engineers, lead projects, and make strategic decisions.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or formal technical training or equivalent experience.
5 or more years' experience.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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