Stone Search Looking for Network Engineer Opportunities – Senior and mid-level at Irvine, CA Full Time

Must be vaccinated and will be on-site 100%.  No travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Network Engineer will play a lead role in managing computer network and related equipment. Implement network system improvements by evaluating system performance; upgrade, install, and configure systems and will have at least seven (7) years of related experience in client/server network environment

The Mid-Level Network Engineer will assist managing the computer network and related equipment. Implement network system improvements by evaluating system performance; upgrading, installing, and configuring systems and will have at least five (5) years of related experience in client/server network environment

Both positions will:

• Install, configure, and upgrade network routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls, and VPN devices ; Monitor network performance utilizing network monitoring tools
• Assist and educate network users
• Research and recommend new solutions; suggest and provide IT solutions to business and management problems;  Work with vendors and business units to implement solutions for department and company objectives
• Implement and maintain network systems that support disaster recovery procedures
• Perform routine preventative measures; assist with the implementation of network security and intrusion detection systems;  Prepare technical and user documentation and training materials
• Ensure highest 24/7/365 IT network system availability
• Assist in maintaining company compliance with required regulations and implementing best practice standards in Information Technology processes and procedures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least seven (7) years of related experience in client/server network environment
• 4 year college degree
• Customer focused
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications
• Extensive knowledge of PC hardware
• Knowledge of networking protocols and services and Ethernet hardware, including routers and switches
• Experience in remote access VPN
• Ability to work independently and with moderate supervision
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Experience with documentation of processes
• Excellent problem-solving ability, technical and analytical skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with DNS, TCP/IP routing, VPN (site to site and remote user)
• Experience with network security: Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls and VPN routers
• Experience with designing and configuration of Cisco switching and wireless network environments
• Knowledge of load balancing and high availability concepts
• Experience designing networks for SAN and large server environments, LAN, WAN, including IP address schemes and routing protocols
• Experience maintaining multi-site network operations
• Experience with implementation and support of VoIP, video-conferencing and cloud environments
• CCNA/CCNP/CCIE Cisco certifications a plus