Network Engineer
Description
Sr. Windows and Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Support, monitor, configure, implement, and document current local and wide area networks (including both physical and logical structures).
Support, monitor, configure, implement, and document current Windows and Linux infrastructures (including both physical and virtual).
Assist in the testing, evaluation, of new and emerging network technologies.
Provide technical direction to the Company in the LAN/WAN environment.
Participate as a member of the Windows Server Engineering team in projects, on-going support and operating system release management activities of Windows and Linux Server and virtual environments.
Experience as a member of a tier-3 engineering/support team providing timely diagnosis, trouble-shooting, and resolution to complex, high visibility problem incidents related to Windows Server and VMware
Work with the Security Group to create and maintain a secure infrastructure.
Provide analysis of network configuration and related documentation. Maintain system for network alerting and events monitoring to provide quick response and proactively address issues
Maintain relationships with vendors, consultants, etc. and ensure that network standards and deliverables are met.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Strong understanding of infrastructure fundamentals: OSI Model, IP services (DNS, DHCP, WINS, IPSEC, IPv6), PKI & networking concepts (switching-routing-firewall).
Strong network architecture experience.
Experience with LAN/WAN network support and troubleshooting.
Enterprise firewall management and best practices.
Strong understanding with Active Directory operations (DC*s, GPO*s, OU*s, DFS).
Windows Server Operating System Experience. Both Windows 2008 and Windows 2003 required. - Administration of the following technologies will need to be performed: Active Directory, DNS, WINS, DHCP, Distributed File Systems, IIS 6.0/7.0, Windows Server Update
Experience with storage concepts and technologies (RAID, SAN, NAS).
Hands-on experience and understanding of design and operational concepts related to virtual technologies and Windows Server 2003/2008 infrastructures (upgrades, migrations, backup, restore, DR, patching, anti-virus, systems management, monitoring, security and reporting).
Experience in the following: Anti-Virus technologies, Backup technologies, application technologies - required.
Ability to accurately scope work, provide detailed status reports & timely escalations.
Ability to build positive working relationships with peers, cross-functional remotely-sited global teams, external vendors and management personnel.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent in related field
10 years Windows operating system engineering and networking engineering experience.
One of the following certifications is required: Microsoft MCSE 2003/2008, Juniper JNCIE or JNCIP, Cisco CCNA or CCNP.
Please give Jana a call if interested 510 839-5975
Qualifications:
Basic Cisco, Intermediate PKI, Intermediate Firewall, Intermediate DNS, Intermediate SAN Storage Area Network, Intermediate Network Architecture, Intermediate DHCP/DNS, Intermediate Windows Server 2008, Intermediate Windows Server 2003, Intermediate Active Directory, Intermediate WAN
EEO Statement:
With more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis for initiatives ranging from Internet development and multiplatform systems integration to network security and technical support. A division of Robert Half International, we were ranked number one in our industry by Fortune magazine's America's Most Admired Companies, and included in BusinessWeek's 50 Best Performing Companies. To learn more about this job opportunity, contact us today at 1.800.793.5533. Robert Half Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information: