Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Reports To: (Network Manager)

Work Location: Hybrid

Status: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Top 3-5 Must-Have Skills:

1.Cisco switching and routing platforms

2.Cisco Meraki

3.Fortinet FortiGate and FortiSwitch

4.Local area network and wide area network technologies

5.Network monitoring and logging tools

Certifications or Degrees Required:

Bachelor Degree

Job Description:

The Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure across local area and wide area environments. This role works closely with internal teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable network operations while supporting deployments, changes, and incident response activities.

Responsibilities:

•Troubleshoot local area network and wide area network service issues across Cisco, Meraki, and Fortinet platforms

•Configure switching platforms including Cisco 3750x, 9200, and 9300 series, Cisco Nexus, and FortiSwitch

•Configure routing platforms including Cisco ASR and ISR, FortiGate, and Meraki

•Install network hardware and supporting infrastructure

•Activate and support leased wide area network circuits

•Participate in daily team meetings and project related meetings

•Create and maintain network documentation

•Create and review change scripts and implementation plans

•Partner with security teams to mitigate active network threats

•Travel up to 20 percent annually to support deployments as required

Qualifications:

•Associate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent technical training

•Active Cisco Certified Network Associate certification preferred. Recently expired certification or equivalent hands on networking experience is acceptable

•Minimum of five years of experience working in Information Systems, preferably in healthcare environments

•Minimum of three years of practical networking experience supporting Cisco based projects

•Experience troubleshooting and configuring local area network infrastructures including Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannel or Port Channel configurations, Dot1Q trunking, Virtual LAN Trunking Protocol, 802.1x, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and Downloadable Access Control Lists

•Experience troubleshooting wide area network infrastructures including Virtual Routing and Forwarding, routing protocols, IP access control lists, and leased circuits

•Experience troubleshooting Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting and TACACS plus

•Experience designing IP addressing schemes

•Experience troubleshooting client and network connectivity issues

•Experience configuring Simple Network Management Protocol monitoring and logging

Tools and Technologies:

•Cisco switching and routing platforms

•Cisco Meraki

•Fortinet FortiGate and FortiSwitch

•Local area network and wide area network technologies

•Network monitoring and logging tools

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this office role include the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, typically up to 8 hours a day, and regularly operate standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Employees should be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally and frequently perform tasks that require typing, writing, and document handling. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with adequate visual and auditory abilities to read materials and participate in meetings.

EEOC Statement:

Strategic Systems, Inc., and its affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe diversity drives innovation and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that respects and values the contributions of all individuals.