Network Engineer II

Job Summary:

We are currently looking for a Network Engineer II who is passionate about all areas of data networking.

The role is to be a leader within a dynamic team in support of the company’s broadcast networks.

The Network Engineer, as a part of a team, is responsible for all aspects of a project necessary to achieve successful implementation.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone to gain exposure to best of breed technologies as well as establish themselves in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Design, configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN and security equipment and related services.

Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves network problems as they arise.

Work with the Engineering and Operation teams to define and document network standards and architecture.

Daily maintenance and problem resolution, operating system patches and software upgrades, and routine hardware configuration

Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Required Skills and Experience:

3+ years working in Internet related fields, and an advanced understanding of TCP/IP.

Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XR, and IOS-XE expertise.

Strong Familiarity with Cisco / Arista routers and switches.

Familiarity with Arista Data Center Switching.

Ability to efficiently resolve network issues with varying degrees of complexity.

Setup and maintenance of network log management systems.

Knowledgeable in network security procedures, best practices, and implementation of network documentation and diagramming.

Familiarity with Multicast configuration and troubleshooting

Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities

Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge.

Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

Excellent customer presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

A solid understanding of network virtualization landscape along with their supporting technologies.

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VRFs and VXLAN

Experience with network automation tools and scripting are highly desired.

Experience in multi-vendor network topologies

Experience in either the media or web scale sectors.

A propensity to experiment with emerging technologies.

Experience with:

EIGRP, BGP4, OSPF, IP Multicast, HSRP, STP, LACP, Packet capturing tools, TCP/IP, Linux, NAT, and IPv6

Arista EOS

Cisco Nexus (All Series)

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree (preferably engineering related)

Current CCIE or CCNP preferred

The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT, CA, NY, and TX is $106,900.00 to $143,300.00 per year.

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.