Network Engineer
Dewpoint
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain Enterprise Network, including switches, routers, and wireless systems.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues in multi-site and client environments.
- Assist with network upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
- Collaborate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to deliver successful network solutions.
- Document configurations, changes, and technical procedures to ensure accuracy and knowledge transfer.
- Provide client-facing support and act as a subject matter expert for networking best practices.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements.
- Monitor and test network performance for potential improvement opportunities
- Offers input of information and operational support systems with emphasis on network architecture
- Engages vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
- Assist with deployment of improvement opportunities to the environment
- Offer input on technical designs for enterprise solutions across multiple platforms and technologies
- Ability to lead technical projects
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work with both peers and clients.
- Provides input on solution and integration opportunities to defined network segments
- Reviews architectural solutions and deploys recommendations
- References knowledge tools and communities
- Participates in memberships in the networking professional community
- Provides input on internally published material such as knowledge briefs, service delivery kit components or technical modules, etc.
- 5–8+ years of professional experience as a Network Engineer or equivalent role.
- Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies (switching, routing, wireless, VoIP QoS preferred).
- Experience with VPNs, VLANs, WAN/LAN design, network segmentation, and security hardening.
- Familiarity with monitoring and management tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
- 5 - 8+ years of Intermediate level network administration experience in Cisco or equivalent platform; preferably in a remote management center/data center enterprise environment
- Experience with enterprise monitoring systems
- Understanding of network hardware components and troubleshooting procedures
- Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail, works independently
- Skills in seeking solutions to network problems using one's own resources with proven track record in critical issue resolution
- Proven ability to effectively work with other technical resources
- Certifications: CCNA (i.e. Routing/Switching, Security, Wireless), NSE 2/3 and/or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge with supporting environments that include infrastructure elements such as hosting, enterprise storage, BUR
- Understanding of ITIL concepts
- Skills in monitoring and testing system performance; prepare analyze, deliver system performance statistics with recommendations
- Ability to oversee the design, development, and implementation of systems, software, applications, and related products
- Advanced degree or higher in computer science. A combination of education, experience and training may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team
- Demonstrated ability to add input on solutions
- Proven ability to develop reusable solutions and workarounds
- Proven ability to troubleshoot
- Ability to operate and present at all levels, and in public forums, to facilitate business discussions, and controls and leads those discussions
- Ability to lead production of proposals, working across departments, for complex customer solutions. Able to lead, coach and mentor others in consulting skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and win new opportunities through application of consulting skills
- Proven ability to relate risks and challenges with other client efforts
- Proven ability to develop detailed project plans and work breakdown structures
- Is recognized by peers as an expert in an area of technology
- Experience in large project/programs involving multiple disciplines, technologies, multi-geographies, and business units
- Vision and Strategy - Participates in supporting Strategy and Vision. Aligns work efforts to them.
- Customer and Team Focus - Builds rapport with team member, other teams and customers.
- Effective Communicator - Able to communicate their ideas and decisions within a team settings verbally/written/presentation.
- Adaptability - Able to manage personal work commitments in a changing environment.
- Accountability - Owns problems, issues and outcomes involving their personal assignments and team contributions.
- Collaboration - Actively participates and supports team actions. Volunteers ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Critical Thinking - Examines issues, ideas and situations to impact results and implement improvements.
- Successful application and understanding of the core competencies
- Physical activity that often requires keyboarding, sitting, phone work, and filing
- Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer
- Physical activity may require lifting under 25 lbs
- Physical activity that sometimes requires travel – car, train, and/or air
- Physical activity that sometimes requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and/or twisting
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
- Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face (in English) for long periods of time
- This position will require working indoors. Typical workweek is eight (8) hour workdays, five (5) days per week with some weekend work, as well as longer hours as needed.