Network Engineer @ Painted Post, NY

This is a Network Engineer Role

Non Exempt

Standard work week (Monday- Friday, 8-5)

Scope of Position

Provide technical leadership for projects requiring network implementation or upgrade. Design and implement LAN, WAN, and Wireless networks within the Corning infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy network (LAN/WAN/Wireless LAN) infrastructure across Corning sites

• Define, document, and enforce templates and standards for deployment and support of network infrastructure.

• Produce network design and configuration documentation, and perform knowledge transfer to the Network Engineering team and to the Network Operations team.

• Implement and troubleshoot lightweight and autonomous wireless networks

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot firewalls to isolate non-compliant devices on the network.

• Work with the team to complete complex switch and router installations

• Develop comprehensive implementation and test plans following change management guidelines

• Respond to customer requirements and ensure that customer needs are being met by IT.

• Perform packet capture and analysis to baseline network performance and/or troubleshoot performance issues

• Assist with cross-functional project and operational issues that are complex or difficult to resolve. Determine root cause and develop resolution.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in LAN and Wireless LAN troubleshooting and design.

• Strong experience in WAN and Internet required.

• 5+ years IT experience working across multiple technology areas, with at least 1 year working as a senior engineer or similar technology role.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in virtual teams

• Recognized as a technology SME (subject matter expert) in prior position

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient knowledge of switches, routers, firewalls, and all associated protocols.

• Strong Cisco Networking background

• Client Satisfaction

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

• Process and detail oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visio

Desired Skills/Experience

• Large Enterprise Environment network design and support experience

• CCNP\CCIE\CCNA Preferred

• Experience with Load Balancers (F5 and RadWare) a plus

• Experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls a plus

Soft Skills

• Technical curiosity and interest in technology

• Self-starter and takes ownership for deliverables and deadlines

• Team player

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Effective customer relationship skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

• BS in Computer Science /Systems Management/IT Related field

• Core routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware

• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches

• Cisco Routers

• Cisco ASA

• Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP

• Spanning-tree, VLANs, Port Channels, Load balancing, SPAN, NAT, ACL

• Cisco wireless communication design and configuration: Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, ISE, and WAPs

• Tools & Management: Wireshark, Cisco Prime, Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)

• Authentication: TACACS+, RADIUS

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