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NETWORK ENGINEER II - IT TECHNOLOGY

Department:  Information Technology
Status:  Full Time
Shift:  1st
Remote or Onsite:  Onsite
Location: 

Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617

Salary Range: $50.0900 - $77.0300 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Integrates and schematically depicts communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations. Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution and assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface applications. Monitors protocol compatibility, performs system tuning and makes recommendations for improvement. Responsible for designing, installing and troubleshooting network systems (including wireless) to meet the functional objectives of the business. Involved with the configuration and maintenance of physical and logical network components. Performs capacity and resource planning, assessing network risks and contingency planning. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of network management software; researching, analyzing and implementing software patches or hardware changes to fix any network deficiencies. Provides Level II and III support. Involved in the evaluation of new products and services. Selects, develops, integrates and implements network management applications for internet components

Maintains all user manuals for network devices. Optimizes the network traffic routes and controls network broadcast storms. Supports the development, creation, and maintenance of current network device configurations, circuit information and operations network diagrams for network infrastructure including the development of database requirements, and establishment of data file backups. Develops process to inventory all data network equipment; performs periodic inventory audits reviews.

Provides advanced troubleshooting for applications and systems, determining cause and effect. Provides 24 x 7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members.  Understands and applies advanced system/application administration, management and performance tuning techniques. Assists with day-to-day operation support, performance tuning, disaster recovery and patch/release management of  network. Trains and mentors newly hired Network Engineers to ensure a smooth transition from learning environment to daily production environment. Participates in meetings and presentations or other designated special projects as assigned by department management.  Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of polices, procedure, and benefits across all product lines. Develops job aides and other tools to assist engineers in improving overall quality of service. Evaluate hardware and software requirements and be able to justify purchase decisions.

 

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  • Expert understanding/level experience in handling Cisco Network Infrastructure
  • Expert understanding of switching – VLAN, Voice VLAN, VTP, STP, PoE, Ether channel, HSRP, Routing Protocols
  • Minimum four (4) years of relevant work experience including comfortably working on the following Cisco platforms: Cisco 6500, 4500, 3850X, 3750X switches. Cisco Nexus switches, 3900 ISR's, Cisco ASA 5500X FW's
  • Excellent Problem analysis and resolution skills.

 

Strong knowledge of the following Cisco Wireless LAN Products:

  • experience with varies Cisco Wireless LAN controller, like 5508, 5520, 3504, 3850x
  • experience with varies wireless survey and testing tool, Ehakau Pro with Sidekick, AirMagent Wireless Survey, Fluke AirCheck.
  • experience with varies wireless management tool, Cisco Prime, create AP within Cisco Prime
  • Understanding of Wireless authentication Protocol, like WPA/WPA2/WAP3 with TKIP/AES
  • knowledge of Cisco ISE, experience to create and modify profiles and rules related to wireless  authentication.

 

License Required

  • Current CA driver’s license required for local travel

 

Certifications Preferred

  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.


Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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