Network Engineer (Hybrid to New Hartford, NY or Charlotte, NC)

- Troubleshoots hardware and software network related problems.

- Monitors network systems and makes recommendations for improvement.

- Serves as a liaison with communication to vendors to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

- Analyzes network components for upgrades and recommends network enhancements.

- Assists in the planning of large scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.

- Configure and maintain routers and switches for network systems.

- Provide input on direction for corporate standards for network technology implementation, including network hardware platforms, network operating systems and network security.

- Maintain appropriate configuration and change control documentation. Follow up on changes and periodically review service levels.

- Work with Network and Telecommunications support staff to establish and implement test procedures for all network changes.

- Develop disaster recovery scripts and travel as required for disaster recovery testing for assigned systems.

- Requires thorough knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.