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Summary of Position: The Network Engineer will work alongside the Director of Network Services and Senior Network Engineer to coordinate and execute technology strategies while also managing the day-to-day operation of the network infrastructure. Additionally, this hands-on position will support process development, leading to the successful conceptualization and implementation of enterprise level solutions. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Operate in an infrastructure that consists of a mix of network switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and cloud network/application services and maintain some or all these components while ensuring an uptime of 99.99% Assist in the deployment of network equipment for new office or community build outs, both onsite and remotely. Assist in the deployment of WAN circuits, including SD-WAN, MPLS VPNs and P2P/IPsec circuits. Support the LAN and WLAN infrastructure for corporate and division offices as well as communities. Manage the enterprise firewalls, administering the filters and rules for network access. Help with security audits of the network systems and improve the security posture. Understand and account for peak load; manage peak load events. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational efficiency. Optimize, implement, and monitor network performance. Maintain and react to enterprise-grade network monitoring system. Test disaster recovery setups, on both a global and site-by-site basis. Support and resolve SOX compliance regulation issues. Participate in team initiatives with other engineers for new technology introductions and deployments and establish standard architectures that align with best practice principles. Work with business units to understand and gather requirements for projects and system enhancements. Provide training materials and documentation for operations handoff and customer communications. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent work experience influencing technology selection and projects required. 4+ years of proven experience in large global enterprise network environment performing a similar role. Extensive knowledge of IP fundamentals. Expertise in Cisco/Meraki product lines and configuration. Ability to physically install all components of an IP network. Proven ability to solve connectivity problems to increase bandwidth, improve response times, maximize performance, and support global operations. Knowledge of telephony concepts as they apply to networking. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the OSI model. Extensive skills in WAN related architectures and technologies important to enterprises, such