IT Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Network Design & Deployment: Architect and roll out efficient network configurations across LAN, WLAN, and WAN, ensuring robust connectivity and collaboration.
• Network Configuration & Installation: Configure and install a variety of routers, switches, firewalls, wi-fi access points, and other pivotal network devices and systems, optimizing our technological landscape.
• IoT Monitoring and Administration: Monitor IoT networks at various sites and communicate with 3rd party resources to ensure optimal operation, minimize downtime, and maintain security on a variety of devices.
• Data Protection: Develop and maintain robust data protection systems and strategies to allow for data recovery as necessary.
• Office Technology Implementation: Design and implement technology packages for Kimco offices including structured cabling, conference rooms, user workspaces, and security.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance and integrity, employing advanced tools to ensure optimal operation and minimal downtime.
• Issue Resolution: Expertly address and resolve complex problems escalated by support tiers, covering both cloud-based and local infrastructure issues.
• Automation & Efficiency: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline routine tasks, continuously evaluating their effectiveness to enhance productivity.
• Technical Mentorship: Serve as a technical mentor to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Security Management: Devise, manage, and rigorously test security protocols, including access authentication and comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with users and stakeholders to address their technical concerns, ensuring clarity and satisfaction.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous technical documentation, providing a reliable reference for system configurations and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest and implement enhancements to network performance, capacity, and scalability, driving technological advancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise IoT networks a plus.
• Experience with industry-leading network firewall, switching, and wi-fi technologies, including Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto, HPE Aruba, Cisco, Checkpoint, etc.
• Experience with various IoT technologies, including security cameras, network video recorders, access control, digital signage, building management, lighting and irrigation controls, etc. a plus.
• Experience with IoT asset management, security, and compliance systems a plus.
• Experience with Zscaler, Microsoft Azure networking (virtual networks, firewall, VWANs), HPE/Dell servers and storage solutions a plus.
• Relevant Professional certifications a plus.
• Solid background in network administration and architecture.
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MQTT, AMQP). 
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.
• Sharp troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational and team mentoring skills.
• Ability to lift and transport moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.