Job Description

Job Summary: The purpose of the Network Engineer position is to design, build, and maintain the network infrastructure.

This position is a Direct Hire position that is located in St. Paul, MN and will be onsite. The position will pay up to $140,000 annually depending on years of experience.

Essential Job Duties:

• Establish and maintain network performance.
• Conduct IP address auditing.
• Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Responsible for overall network architecture.
• Design system configuration and direct system installation across all branch locations.
• Assist in the overall infrastructure/networking architecture solutions.
• Define, document, and enforce system standards.
• Work directly with 3rd party service providers to manage the quality of services being provided.
• Achieve information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Design, configure, and install Cisco switches and APs.
• Maintain SonicWall and Barracuda Firewalls.
• Implement IP templates per branch office.
• Document all networks in Visio and Excel.
• Lead ISP aggregation ongoing projects.
• Assist with integration of new branches being onboarded.
• Work autonomously on network infrastructure rollouts.
• Serve as an on-call function for any infrastructure/network outages and issues.
• Configure network gear autonomously.
• Document all network IP schemes and topologies by branch in Visio and Excel.
• Manage asset life cycle, proactively check for EOL on existing infrastructure, plan, and replace.
• Proactively monitor for network outages and resolve them immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully. However, in some cases, an equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, required, or equivalent work experience.
• CCNA or higher, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 7 years of network engineering experience required.
• Experience in network design and implementation.
• Experience in tracking budget expenses.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong architecture and documentation experience.
• Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies, preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize, preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst IOS, Aruba, Site to Site tunnels, Extensive Firewall, L3 experience, Meraki APs, Radius Authentication, Cat5e, and Cat6 termination.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and certification reimbursement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, me
To apply please email your resume to jbell@ledgent.com