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Job Description The Network Engineer (NCS-5) is primarily responsible for managing Victaulic s global data, voice, and security infrastructure. The role ensures the reliability, accessibility, integrity, speed, and cost efficiency of network operations for the organization. Network Components Managed This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of the following Victaulic network systems: · LAN (Local Area Network) · WAN (Wide Area Network), which connects national and international offices · GAN (Global Area Networks), integrating LAN, WAN, and mobile communication technologies · VPN (Virtual Private Network) for employee remote access and site-to-site setups · Internet circuits providing company-wide access · WLAN (Enterprise Wireless LAN) Responsibilities The Network Engineer is responsible for data administration of all global network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, security devices, access points, and administrative software. Specific duties include: · Administration · Documentation · Monitoring, logging, alerting, and reporting · Design · Configuration · Maintenance · Security Vendor & Manufacturer Management · Establishes and maintains strong relationships with new and existing business partners · Keeps up-to-date with advancements in networking technology Planning · Develops network roadmaps to outline the adoption timeline for network technologies · Proposes networking solutions to address business challenges and needs Move, Add, and Change Management · Installs new hardware, systems, and software for networks · Installs, configures, and maintains network services, equipment, and devices · Integrates voice with data networks where applicable Technical Support · Performs troubleshooting and analysis of all Victaulic networks · Documents network problems and resolutions for future reference · Provides training and technical support for users with varying IT knowledge and competence · Works closely with other departments and organizations · Collaborates with other IT staff Performance Management · Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning · Manages outsourced NOC operations, reviews trending reports, and makes recommendations · Adjusts WAN services to ensure optimal performance at minimal cost · Conducts routine preventative measures Security · Ensures all network configurations comply with guidelines set by the Victaulic IT Security Administrator · Monitors and maintains network security, including firewalls Qualifications · Minimum of 5 years experience administering a Cisco data network Technical Experience · Cisco, Routing & Switching, ASA, Network Administration · Thorough knowledge of networking essentials · Hands-on experience with network devices, policies, rights, and security in a networked environment · Comprehensive understanding of the OSI network model · Experience with security principles, including one year of Cisco ASA Firewall and/or Zone-Based Firewall (desired) · Experience implementing and administering common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, and SMTP · Familiarity with Windows operating system · Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, QoS setup · Experience working with WAN technologies such as ATM or MPLS General Requirements · Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Strong customer service abilities · Project and vendor management experience (desired) Education & Certifications · Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience · Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

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Network Components Managed
This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of the following Victaulic network systems:
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network), which connects national and international offices
GAN (Global Area Networks), integrating LAN, WAN, and mobile communication technologies
VPN (Virtual Private Network) for employee remote access and site-to-site setups
Internet circuits providing company-wide access
WLAN (Enterprise Wireless LAN)
Administration
Documentation
Monitoring, logging, alerting, and reporting
Configuration
Vendor & Manufacturer Management
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with new and existing business partners
Keeps up-to-date with advancements in networking technology
Develops network roadmaps to outline the adoption timeline for network technologies
Proposes networking solutions to address business challenges and needs
Move, Add, and Change Management
Installs new hardware, systems, and software for networks
Installs, configures, and maintains network services, equipment, and devices
Integrates voice with data networks where applicable
Technical Support
Performs troubleshooting and analysis of all Victaulic networks
Documents network problems and resolutions for future reference

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