Role: Network Engineer
Work Location & Reporting Address: Torrance, CA
JD:
- Responsibilities include planning, executing, and implementing large, complex Infrastructure projects by working closely with the business team members to accomplish the goals of the business and IT department
- This includes creation of comprehensive project plans, and coordination of team members, third-party contractors, and consultants
- Additional responsibilities include assisting with strategic plans and roadmaps for future Infrastructure initiatives; tracking project milestones and deliverables; identifying and mitigating issues; resolving conflicts with the project; and developing/presenting proposals, reports and project plans to management
- Strong background in Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 technologies and the ability to work as a team to maintain infrastructure stability and technical certification as CCNP or JNCIP required
- Deep understanding of routing and switching, firewalls, wireless, remote access VPN, site-to-site, network/application load balancing, DHCP, DNS, public key infrastructure, RADIUS, TACACS desired
- Knowledge and experience with the following will also be required: Juniper Ethernet Switching, Cisco routing and switching. Proficient PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other technical software) and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills required
- Business Experience
- 3-5 years experience working in an environment with LAN, regional and global MPLS networks including multiple remote site offices or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Daily Tasks Performed
- This is not an architect position. It is operational support
- Day to day support of Honda North America regional network 80+ locations
- Log file review, general network health analysis
- Troubleshooting issue resolution of LAN/WAN environment Incident, Problem, and Change management
- Some project work such as design, ordering equipment, and configuring new equipment
Wants
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, VoIP, wireless 802.11 environments, Security (802.1x, IPS/IDS,NAC), video conferencing, and provisioning data circuits.
- Good knowledge with emerging technologies of Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE and SDWAN.
Academic/Experience/Competency
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field.