Network Engineer II - #258437

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs intermediate-level network engineering and operational tasks to support infrastructure, applications, and systems. Is responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing network infrastructure and application components. A Network Engineer II performs a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation and training tasks to ensure the network performance meets company and user satisfaction at Headquarters, Prineville Operations and Tire Center locations.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

55% - Provide Level 2 support of escalated incidents to ensure the operational functionality of network systems. Accountable to troubleshoot, identify, monitor, and install solutions for various network issues, including, but not limited to:

• Administer and monitor network infrastructure such as switches, routers, wireless networks, firewalls, etc
• Identify and resolve solution related issues (applications, data or architecture)
• Address network and infrastructure issues providing root cause analysis and resolution
  
  

30% - Assist in the design, configuration and administration of new technologies and complex network environments

10% - Assist other departments in troubleshooting problems, including client workstations, phones, server equipment and applications, etc.

5% - Report issues/concerns that affect the operational stability of any production system or environment to management. Participates in on-call rotation, emergency meetings and actions to resolve major outages of server, networking, or telecom. Complete other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4-7 years experience in designing, maintaining and supporting Network systems in an enterprise or service provider environment
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification or equivalent
  
  

Required Technical Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting skills of network functions, including switching, routing, VoIP, Wireless and Firewalls
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (ex: DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, etc.)
• Ability to configure and setup Firewalls, VPN Connections and Security appliances for access to vital business applications
• Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking to support business requirements
  
  

Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in a stationary position at least 75% of the time. Requires frequent and repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate computer, mouse, keyboard, and office related equipment and the ability to reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and bend, stand, kneel, or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to frequently move around the facility and repair network-related issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Office, non-manual work; the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This position requires on-call hours during nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

BENEFITS:

• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-funded retirement plan - no cost to employee
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee discount
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities. This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains “AT WILL” at all times.