Network Engineer - Military veterans preferred

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Network Infrastructure Engineer to oversee the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of our hardware, software, and cloud/on-premise network infrastructure. This role requires a strategic leader who can guide the team responsible for the design, deployment, and reliability of systems, networks, storage, and software. The ideal candidate will ensure that all network, hardware, application software, and related procedures comply with organizational standards and operational requirements.

Relocation Assistance offered**

We offer comprehensive relocation assistance for qualified candidates who are interest in moving to sunny south Florida the North Palm Beach area for this role. If you are an exceptional fit for the position and require relocation, we are here to support your transition to our team ***

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

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required

• Visa Sponsorship or C2C not available

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

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:

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.

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 800-53. 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.

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 jobs@dssinc.com or call (561) 284-7373. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.