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Automated System Design

Senior Network Engineer

Automated System Design, Hickory, NC


Company Profile

Founded in 1987, ASD® exists to enhance the workplace experience. We don't set limits on technologies, geographies, or services rendered. By removing these boundaries, we create a new category in the marketplace. Our business was created in response to the evolving technology needs of growing enterprises. We provide freedom for our clients to envision new solutions beyond the status quo and the limitations of traditional workplace environments. We are here to create confidence in workplace technology.

Who We Are
ASD® is committed to providing our AASDIs, customers, vendors, and associates with the highest level of professionalism. To do so, our team is trained to embody the following core values and use them as a guide when making daily decisions.

Trust
We are known for our candor and integrity, giving our best effort and expecting the best in others.

Respect
We treat people with high regard, independent of status or stance, to build enduring and mutually beneficial relationships.

Attitude
We inspire others with our positive perspective and have an unwavering thirst for excellence.

Commitment
We care intensely about the success of our clients and exhibit a bias towards action.

What you will be doing

The Senior Network Engineer's responsibilities include interpreting the organization's IT architecture, business, operations, and security needs and then building, testing, implementing, and documenting network and security workflows and solutions to meet those needs. The Senior Network Engineer must have a thorough understanding of complex IT networks, network security, and computer systems. This individual will be the lead implementation expert for network and network security standards and solutions for the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have expert-level skills in Cisco or Fortinet routing, switching, Firewall technologies, VPN, VLAN, DHCP/DNS, NAC, hardware and software, SolarWinds, segmentation, Linux, and Wireless technologies. This position will also focus on advanced troubleshooting, capacity planning, implementation, and best practice assessments.

In addition to the requirements below, knowledge of healthcare and/or E911 environments and related applications is a plus for the current positions.

Desired qualifications:
  • Network knowledge of standard wiring and client LAN/WAN environments (NAT/PAT, private/public IP address space, DHCP, DNS, TCPIP Fundamentals).
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills. Spoken and written English proficiency is required.
  • Background in network administration and architecture.
  • In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF).
  • Must maintain complete technical documentation.
  • Ability to monitor and suggest network performance, capacity, and scalability improvements.
  • Knowledge of switch port configurations (dot1q, Vlans, STP, portfast, bpduguard).
  • Experience in communication and collaboration systems, including email, video conferencing, VoIP telephony systems, mobile telephony, web conferencing, and audio conferencing.
  • Proficiency in Windows, network connectivity, and printing.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Capable of producing systems documentation and process manuals in support of operations, like the design and deployment of functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills are required. This role will be involved in resolving support issues that have been escalated through troubleshooting local infrastructure.
  • Must possess organizational and mentoring skills. The Senior Network Engineer will need to mentor team members on technical issues.
  • Should be able to create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery).
  • Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools).
  • Must have an understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS).
  • Experience with ServiceNow or similar call center applications.
  • Familiarity with access control models and network security.

Preferred Certifications:
  • FortiNet - Fortinet Certified Expert, Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist, Fortinet Certified Professional
  • Cisco - CCT, CCNA, CCENT
  • Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field


Certifications with added value:
  • CompTIA Network +
  • Service Now
  • Microsoft
  • Aruba Wireless
  • CompTIA Security +

All prospective engineers are required to pass a criminal background check.