Washington University in St. Louis · 2 weeks ago
Network Engineer II (Remote) - WashU IT
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $129K/yr
4+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Network Engineer II to provide complex technical and analytical work focused on network security and infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing network solutions, managing network components, and serving as a resource for junior analysts.
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Responsibilities
Works with customers to develop requirements for network services and then to design cost-effective, secure and reliable solutions to meet those requirements
Prepares and maintains detailed network documentation both for networking team and end users
Configures and manages central network components (including network firewalls, Site to Site VPN firewalls, and Remote Access VPN firewalls to provide service to end users and departments. Triage and evaluate daily firewall requests into security policy and NAT rules
May serve as team leader for more junior-level analysts
Provides tier three resource for various network performance and connectivity issues; assists the Network Operation Center (NOC) analysts when called upon
Works with SOC to establish policies and procedures for managing the network
Stays current with new technologies, with a focus on routing, switching, wireless and security technology
Configures and manages security perimeter devices (firewalls and VPN gateways) to provide service to end users and departments
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Network And Server (4 Years)
Extensive knowledge with routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), switching (VLANs, Spanning Tree) and network firewalls to include Cisco ASA, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Palo Alto NGFW
Detailed understanding of technical issues to design architecture for stable technologies
Familiarity with Python scripting language to include the requests library used to make API calls to automate firewall and network device configuration and management
Experience with managing and configuring Palo Alto NGFW and VMs and understanding operational aspects and configuration such as dynamic updates, monitoring threat logs, and managing GlobalProtect VPN software
Preferred
Customer Service
Leadership Communication
Negotiation
Network Infrastructures
Organizational Planning
Project Administration
Technical Consulting
Technical Solution Design
Technical Support
Technology Solution Delivery
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
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Funding
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$24.6MKey Investors
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