Network Engineer - North Palm Beach, United States - DSS, Inc.

    DSS, Inc.
    DSS, Inc. North Palm Beach, United States

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    Description
    Job Details

    Level

    Experienced

    Job Location

    DSS N Palm Beach - North Palm Beach, FL

    Remote Type

    N/A

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

    Salary Range

    Undisclosed

    Travel Percentage

    Up to 25%

    Job Shift

    Day

    Job Category

    Information Technology

    Description


    This position is HYBRID; you must be able to work in office 2 days a week

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the required hardware, software, and related cloud and on-premise network infrastructure

    Provides thought leadership to team responsible for the design, deployment, and availability of systems, networks, storage, and software

    ensures that network, hardware, application software, and related procedures adhere to organizational compliancy and operational requirements


    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Essential Duties:

    Performs:
    Installs new, or rebuilds existing, network hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements

    Troubleshooting as required, leading problem-solving efforts with outside vendors, other technical personnel and/or organizations

    Project management functions including managing the installation of new virtual networks and other special projects


    Daily network monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all network, resources, systems and key processes, reviewing network, and application logs.

    Ongoing network performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization

    Researches and recommends innovative, and possible automated approaches for network administration tasks; and, tests new and emerging technologies focused on enhancing Cloud operations

    Applies patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade network appliances, tools and utilities

    Configure various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls) per specifications assigned for the project/customer

    Configures, deploys and operates network infrastructure

    Perform network setup, and/or upgrades for new and current customers

    Define, label and document firewall rules

    Daily monitoring of network and equipment health

    Review of system alerts and logs

    Recommendation for design improvements

    Provide system and product training to lower level staff

    Executes standard operating procedures

    Extensive and proven experience in server architectures, storage architectures, high availability clustering, monitoring tools, backup/restore, performance tuning/capacity planning, documentation, project management, and have knowledge of best practices from large scale enterprise deployments


    Other Duties:
    Works with other departments' teams, as requested, in recommending the required hardware and network topology for the right deployment architecture

    Contributes to the development and completion of technical RFP's

    Performs on-call responsibilities and after-hours duties as necessary and/or directed by DSS Management

    Manages the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as temperature monitoring, UPS (uninterrupted power system) and fire protection systems

    Operates and provides support for enterprise communication systems in-house and on cloud


    SECURITY AND PRIVACY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


    Individuals working for DSS will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties.

    Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access.

    Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

    The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.
    Qualifications


    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Skills
    Required:

    4+ years of experience with any network related technologies such as switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access, VoIP, LAN, WAN, VLAN and QoS configuration

    2+ years of experience architecting, engineering and supporting cloud networks

    Possesses a comprehensive working knowledge of Linux operating system, especially process and system monitoring facilities.

    Has the ability to analyze and tune performance issues by leveraging various industry-standard monitoring and reporting tools


    Has verifiable experience with:
    Azure large-scale virtualized environments

    Firewall, Routers, Switches, and Access Points

    WAN and LAN configuration and troubleshooting skills

    Network performance monitoring tools


    Desired:

    Hard Skills:
    Fluency in at least one scripting language, shell scripting.

    Experience developing automation tools and frameworks for performance measurement and analysis.

    Azure/AWS enterprise architecture and deployment


    Soft Skills:
    Project management expertise

    Exhibits mature organization and time management skills.

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    Experience in running presentations to internal audiences

    Excellent technical documentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly and concisely, technical information to non-technical staff, both orally and in writing; prepare clear, detailed instructions


    Education:

    Required:
    Bachelor's degree; consideration given to experience plus education


    Desired:
    Master's degree, Computer Science or other relatable

    Certification(s), Licenses:


    Desired:
    Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

    Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

    PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

    Years of experience in a similar role:


    Required:

    5+ years of experience administering Windows Server

    3+ years of work experience in Azure


    Desired:

    3+ years of experience with networking (LAN and WAN)

    2+ years administrative experience in Linux (Redhat/Centos/Ubuntu/Debian)


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    Standing

    5% per day

    Sitting

    20% per day

    Walking

    5% per day

    Stooping

    5% per day

    Lifting

    If traveling, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop etc.)

    Up to 30 lbs. unassisted, during datacenter maintenance

    Computer Work

    50% per day

    Telephone Work

    5% per day

    Reading

    10% per day

    Other, please specify

    60% + per day - Work environment includes typical computer related noise levels and paper and equipment generated dust.

    60% + per day - Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

    20% of the year - Incumbent is on call to provide support services during off hours.

    20% of the year - Scheduled night and weekend work is required.


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    If you need an accommodation seeking employment with DSS, Inc., please email

    or call Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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