CAREER CONNECTOR

Job Description: 

Are you up to the challenge? At ePlus, we engineer transformative technology solutions for the most visionary companies in the world. This takes imagination, relentless client service, and the tenacity to enable our clients to achieve their visions. Our partnerships with leading edge technology manufacturers—many of which look to us for their own technology infrastructure needs—keep us immersed across the broad spectrum of the IT ecosystem. 

As an ePlus Sr Network Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, planning, designing and implementing Cisco LAN, WAN, wireless and security engagements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing Cisco network infrastructures including routers, switches, WLAN controllers and firewalls.

From strategy to fulfillment to managed services, our engineering centric solutions enable our clients to realize what it means for technology to do more.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Post sales technical delivery and engineering of Cisco LAN, WAN, Wireless and security solutions.
• Design and implement Cisco Data Center and Campus network solutions that accurately reflect the customer stated objectives.
• Design and implement wireless network solutions including RF survey/planning, wireless LAN controllers, access points, and cloud based wireless network solutions.
• Design and implement secure access to network resources for both wired and wireless clients utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Design and implement next generation security solutions including Cisco Sourcefire, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls.
• Knowledge of software defined network architecture including SD Access and SD WAN is beneficial but not required.

Your Corporate Responsibilities:

Internal Control responsibilities vary by role and are subject to change. Please discuss your individual internal control responsibilities with your immediate supervisor on a regular basis.

• Handle confidential matters and information professionally
• Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
• Adhere to corporate policies and procedures

Job Knowledge/Skills: 

• Excellent customer service skills on phone and in person
• Professional demeanor and good communication skills
• Ability to think and come up with solutions quickly

Education and Experience: 

• BS in Computer Science or related technical degree required, or equivalent experience
• 5 years practical experience implementing Cisco wired and wireless network infrastructures
• In-depth hands-on experience with Cisco ISR Routers, Nexus Data Center switches and Catalyst Campus switches.
• Experience with network security design and implementation including NG firewall/DMZ configuration, operations and security monitoring

• Proficiency in the following technologies: TCP/IP, Routing Protocols (OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP), QoS, Multicast, MPLS

• Exceptional written and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Required Certifications:

• Cisco CCNP Route/Switch or equivalent experience

Preferred Certifications:

• Cisco CCNP – Wireless, Security
• Cisco CCIE – R/S, Security

Physical Requirements of Position: 

Ability of finger dexterity to be used primarily to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together. Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Speech ability must be at a level where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing ability must be at a level to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual ability must be average with ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical strength for sedentary work with sitting most of the time. May have to exert or lift up to 10 – 20 pounds of force occasionally.

ePlus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.