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Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance · 4 days ago

Network Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performs analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration, and installation.

Evaluates system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning and makes recommendations.

Completes network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes and configurations.

Monitors performance and ensures system availability and reliability.

Provides Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.

Coordinates with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Selects and implements security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.

Produces and maintains documentation of network configurations and works within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.

Corresponds with the Manager of Information Systems regarding all escalation level network and security team issues or changes.

Cooperates with the Vice President and Manager of Information Systems and makes recommendations for the company’s immediate and future network and security needs. Monitor network traffic for security incidents and events.

Monitor daily reports and take proactive action to eliminate threats. Installing and maintaining security software and controls.

Responds quickly and effectively to all security incidents and provides post-event analysis.

Performs penetration tests and security audits.

Defining and implementing access privileges and policies.

Install and operate firewalls, encryption programs, and other security software.

Validates and purchases all warranties, support, and licensing for all network infrastructure.

Qualification

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CCNACCNPCISSPCCIENetworking ProtocolsOSI ModelScriptingProgramming LanguagesNetwork MonitoringTroubleshootingNetwork ArchitectureCloud NetworkingVirtualizationAutomationNetwork SecurityHands-On ExperienceNetwork Diagnostic ToolsNetwork Analytics ToolsProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeamworkCisco Devices ManagementCisco Switches (9Ks)Cisco ASR/ISR RoutersCisco AnyConnect VPNCisco Identity Services (ISE)Cisco Meraki Wireless Access PointsCisco Meraki Security AppliancesPalo Alto FirewallsNetwork Firewalls

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; and/or 5-7 years proven hands-on network experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have extensive knowledge of principles, practices, hardware, and software related to the establishment, maintenance, and documentation of network architecture and security

Knowledge of cloud networking architecture, virtualization, and automation

Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting complex network issues.

Ability to use scripting and programming languages to build and maintain networks.

CCNA

CCNA RS - Routing and Switching, Data Center (or higher)

CCNP

CISSP

CCIE

Deep understanding of networking protocols and OSI model (e.g., L2, L3, DNS, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, UDP, DHCP,VLAN, HSRP, QOS, IPSEC)

Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Strong written and verbal communication and team skills.

Preferred

Prefer candidates who have experience managing Cisco devices and management tools, which includes: Cisco switches (9Ks), Cisco ASR/ISR routers, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Cisco Identity Services (ISE), Cisco Meraki wireless access points and security appliances

Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Network, host-based, and web application firewalls, Scripting, Barracuda ADC Load Balancers, WAN Optimization, Zoom VoIP/CM, VMWare virtualization technologies, and network cabling/fiber optics is a plus