Vive Financial - Senior Network Engineer
Summary
The primary role of Senior Network Engineer is to work with the team to solve operational issues, plan network maintenances, expand/build network infrastructure, and respond to network outages. This includes configuring, maintaining, and supporting any current/future configuration standards for all network devices. This position works assigned project tasks and changes with minimal supervision. Some on-call availability will be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in design and implementation plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
- Perform network asset management, life cycle management and related documentation.
- Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
- Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
- Document, explain, and schedule network changes following the change management process.
- Maintain current configuration standards on all Firewalls, Routers, Switches, APs, etc. Including documenting weaknesses and researching potential solutions/upgrades
- Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
- Some physical activities such as pulling, pushing, and lifting may be required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by employees assigned to this classification.
Required Education, Experience, and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience required.
- 5 to 7 years of experience supporting network systems and monitoring.
- Advanced Certification in networking that is in good standing, or the ability to obtain CCNP certification within one year of hire date.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Working knowledge of L2 switching protocols such as VLANs, RSTP, PVSTP, ARP, ARP Filtering, LACP, VPC, VTP, etc.
- Advanced understanding of the OSI model
- Advanced understanding of optical transceivers and fiber optic cables
- Understanding IGMP/Multicast troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of MPLS/VPLS configuration and design including RSVP, LDP, BGP, etc.
- Understanding of switching and routing protocols including VLANs (802.1q), OSPF, BGP, QoS, Packets, Frames, MTU, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of DHCP/DNS/NTP/SNMP
- Network troubleshooting skills including network analyzers, nslookup, netstat, subnet calculators, ping, throughput testing, traceroute, etc.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated and detail driven.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
WE OFFER:
We know that talented people are attracted to companies with long term success, an amazing culture and one that provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding career advancement opportunities.
- Full Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
WHO WE ARE:
Since 1983, Vive Financial has offered a line of credit serving prime and near-prime consumers. Our mission is to create a better today and unlock the possibilities of tomorrow through financial empowerment. We provide flexible and affordable payment options for various goods and services including: medical procedures, furniture, retail, home improvement and more!
Vive Financial does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Vive Financial does business. All new hires must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person