Corporate IT Sr. Network Engineer

Company: BioClinica
Location: Franklin
Posted on: August 15, 2019

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes, maintains and optimizes network performance by

* Planning, designing, implementing and maintaining all layers of the company network stack, from user access to the network edge to the WAN and beyond.

* Fulfill role as backup to other network engineers on projects and or support coverage

* Configuration and support of company Firewalls, routers, switches and other network equipment

* Planning, designing, implementing and maintaining all networking related services and connectivity needs of company public/private/hybrid cloud services.

* Performance monitoring and capacity planning of network and internet services/systems.

* Defining and maintaining company network standards, policies, plans and procedures.

Provides support to users of company network systems by

* Working with internal users to understand the business needs and current challenges that can be improved with network services.

* Representing the organization in telecommunication discussions; articulating the organization s strategy, policies and enforcement to stakeholder

* Working with Corporate IT security to ensure secure networking practices and designs are followed and maintained to reduce risk.

* Assist team members on projects and tasks and to improve team knowledge and expertise.

Performs telecommunication analysis and management by

* Analyzing and maintaining various telecommunication systems, both on-premise and cloud based.

* Performance monitoring and capacity planning of Voice systems

* Developing, monitoring and maintaining communication policies, plans and procedures

Assist in IT infrastructure maintenance and support by

* RMA ing datacenter equipment to be found in a non-optimal state & ensuring replacement is installed properly.

* Periodically visiting local datacenter to perform maintenance tasks such as tape rotation, cable replacement, hard drive swaps, etc.

* Installation of new/replaced IT hardware as needed.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contributes to team effort by

* Coordinating activities with other technical personnel as appropriate

* Managing external vendor relationships, contracts and service accounts

* Developing and analyzing highly complex system standards, thresholds; making recommendations to maximize system performance

Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by:

* Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP )

* Reviewing and updating company SOPs related to Information Technology Services

* Maintain and ensure critical telephony and network infrastructure has high level of resiliency and backup

Maintains Technical Knowledge by

* Keeping abreast of new telecommunication solutions, technologies and best practices

* Keeping abreast of the requirements of our clients and regulated environments

* Serving as subject matter expert to internal teams

Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor s Degree in MIS or equivalent professional experience required
Voice certifications a plus
Network certifications a plus

Experience:
Expertise in implementing Cisco Firewalls, switches and F5 load balancer configurations and support
Hands-on working knowledge with ShoreTe/Mitel, Avaya, Microsoft Windows, QOS, PRI, communications circuits, VoIP, Unified Communications, Cisco networking equipment (iOS and NxOS).
6+ years of experience in communications initiatives in a global enterprise
Technical understanding of networking protocols including secure access, Wi-Fi,VPN,SSL
Solid working knowledge of network switching, routers, LAN I/P design, VLAN, Voice over I/P, Interactive Voice Response, Mobile Communications
Current in communications best practices and global trends
Cisco experience preferred
Strong Network troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Past experience designing and supporting public/private/hybrid cloud network infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.).
Solid experience with designing and supporting SD-WAN solutions and services

Additional skills:
Ability to work in group setting and independently; ability to adjust to changing priorities
Excellent attention to detail and orientation toward meticulous work
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to project and maintain a professional and positive attitude
Past experience with WAN optimization technologies a plus.
Working conditions:
Travel: 0-10% international
Lifting: 0-100lbs
Other: Computer work for long periods of time
Work Schedule Requires availability to occasionally work unusual hours including evenings and weekends to accommodate Network repairs, upgrades, etc. May require responding to after hours IT emergencies (i.e. on call)

EEO Statement:
Bioclinica is an equal opportunity employer. Bioclinica evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

This position description should not be deemed all inclusive. Additional requirements and expectations may be assigned. At all times, employees are expected to adhere to company policies and company SOPs..

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