Cisco Network Engineer / Architect (Permanent)

Responsibilities:

Must have hands-on demonstrated ability to assess, fix and build out Cisco environment network. Experience with Cisco UCS VM Server Infrastructure, Cisco Cloud, Cisco Firewall. This will be an active hands-on continuation of the Network Infrastructure in place and your role will be to figure out the Network Infrastructure that was created then maintain it, upgrade and redo that Infrastructure.

• Maintain the Local and Wide Area Network Infrastructure
• Install and Maintain Servers, Switches, Routers, and Firewalls; Operating Systems; and server-based software packages
• Architect, install and maintain firewall hardware and software.
• Work extensively with internet service provider to maintain, monitor and support Internet connection for the school.
• Design and document all procedures for support of the Local Area Network, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks, and Wide Area Network components
• Design and implement and maintain a business continuity plan for all computer hardware and software components.
• Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Choose, implement, monitor, and upgrade computer anti-virus and malware protection systems.
• Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmit.
• Implement password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files.
• Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status.
• Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures.
• Educate workers about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols.
• Work with hardware and software vendors to ensure current technology meets growing needs
• Research current technology
• Evaluate, recommend, and order appropriate hardware and/or software
• Recommend new technology to support the administrative and academic programs.
• Review vendor specifications and recommend hardware and software appropriate to meet the administrative and academic programs.
• Investigate and implement open-source applications
• Provide support to computer technicians, acting as a backup and assist with escalations
• Partner with vendors to troubleshoot issues with network applications with their guidance
• Provide direct support for network end users of networked applications and hardware

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field; or combination of related education and experience.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining the Local and Wide Area Network Infrastructure, consisting of servers, routers, internet gateway, and firewalls.
• 3+ years of project management experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide infrastructure and application
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA, (ISC)2 certification preferred
• Knowledgeable about NIST framework and Standards; Cisco hardware and configuration skills; wireless technology and radius authentication; infrastructure security including firewalls, antivirus and other schemes to ensure security and safe computing environment
• Analytical, problem-solver, critical thinker
• Strong customer service skills with demonstrated responsiveness to customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to partner with end users to deliver strategic solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent project management skills