Job Description :
Senior Network Engineer
Bergen NJ
3+ Months
Phone & Face to Face
Strong CISCO experience
Local consultants only
Start Date is January 15, 2018
Minimum 5+ years of experience is required
Job Summary:
Essential Functions: (The reason this job exists is to perform these functions. These functions are performed regularly, seriously impacts other jobs, and there are a limited number of employees whom performance of the function can be distributed
Network Engineering Responsibilities
Perform technical requirements and data gathering analysis for technology requests that include networking platforms and services.
Perform capacity planning and sizing on network platform.
Develop network architecture and design solution as it pertains to both operations and projects.
Help establish and insure SLAs are maintained for identified network services (e.g., store WAN, corp. WAN, third party WAN, remote access, etc
Provide ongoing support for the company’s WAN, LAN and WLAN infrastructure
Work with the team and management to insure that network monitoring, management, troubleshooting and SLA reporting tools are in place to support “the network”
Help establish, execute and monitor network partner procedures to drive SLA adherence
Work with network service partners to establish and execute SOWs in support of service request fulfillment and network projects
Periodically act as project lead for network infrastructure projects that have been sponsored by the infrastructure/network team
Responsible for problem management efforts including root cause analysis and information security incident response
Proactively develop and help institute new or adjusted support procedures for the Service Desk to insure this group is prepared to handle first level support for network related changes and implementations
Assist in maintaining inventories of the organization’s IT assets within the scope of this job description
Assist in designing, executing and maintaining disaster recovery plan
Information Security Responsibilities
Assist the information security team with the ongoing management of the company’s firewalls and network security appliances
Identify, evaluate, implement and manage network related information security controls required to maintain PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley and general computing controls compliance
Support technology audits and complete related service requests
Support the preparation and submission of Vitamin Shoppe’s yearly PCI filing.
Help develop new information security policies and controls as driven by the introduction of new network technologies or changes
Report existing or new security and/or compliance risks to Vitamin Shoppe’s ISA’s immediately upon becoming aware that such items exist
Understand and adhere to information security policies as they relate to the ongoing operation of the company’s network infrastructure
Monitor, analyze and follow up on network related security alerts
IT Governance Responsibilities
Assess and identify opportunities to reduce expenses related to the networking technology and services
When acting in the capacity of a technical lead, manage project related expenses in accordance with the approved project budgets
Assist with the establishment of service and support contracts for systems and services within the scope of the job description.
Other Functions: (Incidental to the purpose or the job. These functions are performed infrequently, and have little consequences to other jobs if not performed
1. Performs other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: (scope of the person’s authority, including a list of jobs that report to this job
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities at this time.
Essential Qualification: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education/Certification: Bachelor''s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience
Required Knowledge: In-depth technical knowledge of the various technologies outlined in this job description. Certifications preferred.
Cisco switching and routing
Firewalls (Juniper, Checkpoint, Palo Alto) and VPNs
BlueCoat Proxy
Infoblox DNS and DHCP
Fortinet routers and switches
WAN design
Experience Required: 10+ years of direct network engineering experience (retail experience a plus)