The Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, enhancement, and troubleshooting of Sage Intacct's global network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills with switching, routing, firewall and wireless operations with a focus on security. Applicants will be highly motivated, organized, and able to work with distributed teams, while also capable of managing projects independently. This is an ideal job for a candidate who wants to work with the latest technologies in an exciting and challenging environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing network errors or anomalies, as well as specific network performance issues and/or error messages, in order to ensure maximum uptime and service quality and assess trends that may ultimately result in degradation of service
• Analyze and configure VOIP network traffic to ensure high quality of service and high availability
• Formulating and implementing monitoring, policies, procedures and standards relating to network management
• Manage and work with 3rdparty vendors to procure and maintain network devices, assist in cost analysis to ensure highest value to Sage Intacct
• Troubleshooting API and other system issues at a per-packet level via packet trace and sniffer analysis, including the troubleshooting of 3rd party data integration services and/or other Web-enabled solutions
• Participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation on a periodic basis; this requires functional knowledge of all Sage Intacct network devices, domain controllers, VPN and subsystems outside of the networking layer in order to provide on-call support

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree, or equivalent work experience, CCNP certification preferred
• 2+ years direct experience required in the management and administration of network infrastructure - routers, switches, wireless, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP
• Working experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco switches, Dell N2000 and N3000 switches
• Experience with VPN remote access and PTP VPN tunnels
• Experience with the use and implementation of enterprise monitoring and management frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with WiFi standards and experience managing wireless network configurations
• Firewall/security experience (ACL, GRE/IPsec tunnels, FWSM, IDSM2, and secure remote access/management practices)
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls is a plus
• Familiar with one or more Linux OS and of the following monitoring tools: Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Preferred – Bachelor's degree (computer science, business administration or related field) or equivalent experience
• Preferred certifications
  • Cisco CCNA or CCNP
  • Palo Alto Networks PCNSE