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IPG Photonics is hiring: Network Engineer in New Marlborough

IPG Photonics, New Marlborough, MA, United States


Description
IPG is looking for a Network Engineer to implement, maintain and support our growing need in voice, data, video and wireless network services. You will be part of the Network Infrastructure & Operations team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, universally available LANs and WANs network architectures across the organization that meet business objectives and SLAs. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with department heads to assess near and long-term network capacity needs.

Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Deploy and maintain LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.

Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.

Keep new and existing equipment, hardware, and software up to date.

Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

Administrating various devices and services (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, Wi‑Fi, MFA, VOIP phone system and security tools)

Monitor network performance to ensure system availability and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.

Responsible for troubleshooting end users’ hardware, software, and peripheral devices for any network related issues.

Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.

Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports. Participate in managing all network security solutions.

Perform security audits, backups and recovery as needed.

Some travel (10%) may be required.

Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience

Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, WLAN, and WWAN management and implementation.

Solid 5+ years of experiences in supporting Palo Alto VPN & Firewalls, Cisco Wireless, Switches and Routers.

Experience with the following considered a plus: Network automation, Video Conference Technology, SDWAN, Infoblox, Aruba Switching and wireless, and Cisco ISE

Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.

Knowledge working with networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.

Project management and ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

Highly initiative taking and directed, with keen diligence.

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Able to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Strong customer service with a bility to verbally communicate complex concepts and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate, and persuade others.

Experience working in a collaborative environment.

Formal Education & Certification

Bachelor’s degree in computer science and related field with minimum 5 years’ experience.

CCNP or similar level certifications a plus.

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In Summary: IPG is looking for a Network Engineer to implement, maintain and support our growing need in voice, data, video and wireless network services . You will be part of the Network Infrastructure & Operations team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, universally available LANs and WANs network architectures across the organization that meet business objectives and SLAs .

En Español: Descripción IPG está buscando un ingeniero de red para implementar, mantener y apoyar nuestra creciente necesidad en servicios de voz, datos, video y redes inalámbricas. Usted será parte del equipo de Infraestructura y Operaciones de Red que es responsable de diseñar y desarrollar arquitecturas de red LANs y WANs escalables, mantenibles y universalmente disponibles en toda la organización que cumplan con los objetivos comerciales y SLA. Este individuo también analizará y resolverá problemas de hardware y software de red de una manera oportuna y precisa y proporcionará capacitación al usuario final. Responsabilidades Colaborar con jefes de departamento para evaluar las necesidades de capacidad a corto y largo plazo de la red. Crea y mantenga documentación relacionada con la configuración de red, networking, procesos y registros de servicio. Responsable de solucionar problemas a los usuarios finales hardware, software y dispositivos periféricos para cualquier problema relacionado con la red. Garantizar la conectividad de redes de todos los servidores, estaciones de trabajo, equipos telefónicos, máquinas de fax y otros aparatos de red. Práctica gestión de activos de red, incluido el mantenimiento del inventario de componentes de red y documentación relacionada e información sobre especificaciones técnicas. Monitorear y probar el rendimiento de la red y proporcionar estadísticas y informes de desempeño de la Red. Participar en la administración de todas las soluciones de seguridad de red . Realizar auditorías de seguridad, copias de seguridad y recuperación según sea necesario. Algunos viajes (10%) pueden ser requeridos. Calificaciones Conocimiento & Experiencia Prueba experiencia y éxito con LAN, WAN, WLAN, y WWAN. Gestión de proyectos y capacidad para presentar ideas en un lenguaje amigable con el usuario. Alta iniciativa e orientación, con gran diligencia. Habilidades analíticas y de resolución de problemas comprobadas. Capacidad para priorizar tareas en un entorno de alta presión. Servicio al cliente fuerte con habilidad para comunicar verbalmente conceptos complejos y abordar situaciones sensibles, resolver conflictos, negociar, motivar y persuadir a otros. Experiencia trabajando en un ambiente colaborativo. Licenciatura en Educación Formal & Certificación en Ciencias de la Computación y campos relacionados con una experiencia mínima de 5 años. CCNP o certificaciones de nivel similar más. #J-18808-Ljbffr