Network and Systems Engineer

VPLS is currently looking for a Network and Systems Engineer that is well versed in both networking and systems administration.

Requirements:

• Excellent planning, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• 3+ years experience in network engineering/operations
• In-depth knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with a full range of layer 1-7 technologies and protocols (advanced layer2; redundancy protocols, advanced OSPF, BGP, and other routing protocols, advanced layer4-7 load-balancing, security, content management, and other technologies).
• Experience working in large-scale datacenter/LAN environment.
• At least 3 years Network Engineering/Architecture experience in ISP environment a plus
• Advanced knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in Cisco routing and switching equipment and technologies (hardware/software, full/advanced configuration, advanced troubleshooting)
• Advanced hands-on experience with networking equipment and technologies of other vendors (Juniper, Nortel, Cisco, Nokia, Checkpoint, and/or other).
• Excellent ability to create detailed physical and logical network diagrams and design documents. Advanced knowledge of Visio/CAD programs.
• Highly proficient in TCP/IP protocol suite, DNS and IP space management
• Advanced knowledge of ticketing systems, monitoring and network management tools, and experience with design/development/operational deployment of such systems
• Ability to program in Perl and automate routine network management tasks. Other programming languages and database administration skills a plus.
• Highly proficient in both Windows and UNIX operating systems, including advanced network configuration and protocol stack tuning. Advanced system administration skills and knowledge of other operating systems a plus.
• Working and hands-on experience with Microsoft AD2003/2008, Exchange 2007, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Communicator
• Working and hands-on experience in VMWare ESX / VSphere and SAN a plus
• Hands-on experience with advanced testing tools and technologies
• Intermediate certifications (CCNP/MCSE) a plus.
• Education: B.S. or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies, Engineering or other technical discipline

Support Staff

1. Provide technical support for issues via our help desk ticketing system
2. Assist clients through voice, live chat or email
3. Install, configure and maintain Windows and Linux servers and services
4. Install, configure and maintain a mixed shop of Cisco, Foundry and Juniper networking gear

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a team and take directions from supervisors
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Good attention to detail in a complex and ever-changing environment
• Understanding of basic network concepts
• Understanding of computer hardware including installation, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lb