Network Engineer

Company: Focus Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Our client base is growing so our team is growing as well! We are adding a Network Engineer to our team to handle post sales deployments of network infrastructure using Palo Alto products and technologies, in addition to other technologies and products. You will also provide technical support and guidance to our customers and internal teams.
Some responsibilities include but not limited to:

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• Participate in day-to-day network operations and administration for our customers
  
• Configure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.
  
• Provide post sales technical support and training to customers and internal teams
  
• Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and security
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve network problems and incidents
  
• Document network configurations, policies, procedures, and best practices
  
• Interface with customer IT contacts as well as third-party vendors
  
• Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our customers
  
• Assist with non-networking related engineering projects as needed
  
• All other duties as assigned
  
  Skills:
  
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  • Must have deployment experience using Palo Alto products and technologies
    
  • Experience deploying and managing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies
    
  • Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP
    
  • General wireless troubleshooting and deployment experience
    
  • Advanced knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologies
    
  • Proficient in network device configuration and management
    
  • Network access control experience with Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass is a plus
    
  • Prior experience with FortiGate and Cisco ASA/Firepower is a plus
    
  • Experience in network troubleshooting and analysis
    
  • Experience in network security, such as implementing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, etc.
    
  • Experience working with diverse environments
    
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
    
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers as well as work after hours and weekends for deployments
    
    Experience and Education:
    
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    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
      
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a network engineer in a post-sales deployment role
      
    • Relevant Palo Alto certifications, such as PCNSE, PCNSA, or PCCSA is a plus
      
    • Prior experience working in Professional Services for an IT Consulting company preferred
      
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