Network Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Engage in the formulation of enterprise-level strategies and objectives for both on-premises and cloud network infrastructure.

• Investigate and assess current and emerging technologies and methodologies, providing recommendations for technology initiatives.

• Conduct capacity analyses, project growth requirements, and keep abreast of technology and industry trends.

• Assess new technologies for their functionality, interoperability, reliability, availability, supportability, and return on investment.

• Suggest upgrades and enhancements for hardware, software, communications media, cabling, and connectivity.

• Take part in lifecycle replacement planning.

• Oversee large, intricate, multi-segment wired and wireless network infrastructures, including firewalls, switches, access points, and internet connections.

• Design, develop, install, integrate, and maintain network infrastructure across various technologies, protocols, vendors, and systems.

• Set network standards, naming conventions, and addressing protocols.

• Observe and analyze network traffic and capacity utilization to enhance performance and availability.

• Analyze data to pinpoint and resolve communication bottlenecks.

• Offer network engineering recommendations and guidance while managing network upgrades and conversions.

• Participate in network contingency and disaster recovery planning.

• Evaluate and recommend network performance and security monitoring software, tools, and utilities.

• Create and maintain network documentation and reference materials.

• Troubleshoot network hardware, software, and connectivity issues, resolving escalated problems.

• Provide technical support and systems administration for escalated tasks from Help Desk and partner teams.

• Configure, implement, maintain, and support network hardware, software, and management tools.

• Generate comprehensive project management documentation for major projects and strategic initiatives.

• Keep network environment documentation in enterprise-standard formats and locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree emphasizing network management.

• Possession of industry-standard technical certifications (Fortinet, Microsoft, Cisco, HPE, Azure, Meraki, Juniper, etc.).

• Preference for Fortinet certifications.

• 5-7+ years of experience in network engineering, IT, or a related field.

• Familiarity with multiple vendor platforms and technologies such as Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki, Juniper, or Aruba.

• Practical experience with dynamic routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.

• Azure and Fortinet networking experience is preferred.

• Experience with Cloud VoIP is a plus.

• Familiarity with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer is advantageous.

• Experience in Healthcare IT is a plus.

• Extensive technical knowledge of network and infrastructure architectures and technologies.

• Proficient in Network Fundamentals and Infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of IT Security Fundamentals and Technologies.

• Proficient in WAN and Telecom Technologies.

• Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and other common network and related protocols.

• Ability to troubleshoot OSI Model Layers 1-4 networks.

• Experience with Static, RIP, BGP, OSPF, and PBR configuration and troubleshooting.

• Skill in configuring and troubleshooting stateful and application layer firewalls.

• Experience with NGFW and UTM firewall configuration and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in packet captures and traffic flow analysis.

• Expertise in network diagramming and documentation.

• Ability to perform network discovery and analysis.

• Capability to work independently and as part of larger project teams.

• Skill in managing multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Proficient in breaking down and resolving complex technical challenges.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

• Experience working with vendors, ISPs, and external parties to establish and troubleshoot connectivity.

• Must support and adhere to Hopper's Mission, Vision, and Values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Minimal travel required.

• Standard office working environment.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 35 lbs.