Sr. Network Engineer

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following: 

• This is a hands-on engineer position 

• Prepare and coordinate project/task plans for network changes and document progress 

• Assist Network Manager with prioritization of work across the network team (including self). This would include break/fix, project initiatives, and strategic planning. 

• The candidate will be responsible leading and guiding Sr level Network Engineers 

• Management of VLAN connectivity documentation 

• Ensure that all switches are patched and standard approved configuration files are maintained.

• As the environment changes, he/she will contribute strategically to re-configuration and design.

• Coordinates with Server Administration and WAN operations teams to avoid unintended interruptions of service 

• Function within a team of several network engineers while leading the overall effort (this role is both hands on and a leader) 

• Support Cisco VLAN environment 

• Work with the TSO technology staff to ensure the network environment meets business strategy/direction, is secure and supports business critical applications on a highly available basis 

• Analyze and resolve network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes 

• Provide Tier 1 through Tier 4 (Architecture) engineering support, advice, and consultation 

• Maintain system documentation 

• Consult with users and program management conducting information assessments to determine user needs and to define network solutions to meet user requirements 

• Conduct research concerning the development of network systems and related technologies 

• Coordinate and ensure the standard implementation of policies, procedures, and systems operations with support personnel 

• Write and/or maintain documentation for network software and operational procedures 

• Monitor hardware to ensure it is sufficiently updated to current standards and security requirements 

• Conduct on-going network system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the system's hardware, software, and communications components and its effectiveness in meeting management information needs 

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures for the network and network resources 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) 

• Cisco Wireless 

• Cisco ISE/TACACS/RADIUS 

• Cisco ASA firewalls 

• Checkpoint firewalls 

• Cisco wireless technologies/controllers 

• F5 Load Balancer technologies 

• Various security appliance working knowledge (Imperva, SourceFire, FirePower, IDS/IPS) 

• Bachelor's degree preferred 

• 6-8 years of experience in Cisco WAN, LAN, VLAN, network management and design (in-lieu of college education) 

• 4-6 years' experience managing a small team of network engineers 

• 4-6 years progressive Cisco device/appliance support 

• Hands-on experience with Cisco router switch security configurations 

• Must have excellent customer-focused problem solving and communication skills 

• Preferred Technical Certification(s): CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA-Security, CISSP, etc. 

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time. 

• Located and working from a remote location. 

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.). 

• Frequent sitting and/or standing.

The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.

· Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.

· Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.

· Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.

· Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.

· Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.

· We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. 

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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