Network Engineer jobs in Columbus, MS

What the Role is:

• Network Design - Provide network design services which meet and exceed the needs of major financial services firm, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures; coordinate and define network requirements (i.e. design, configure, install, etc.) to include coordinating with other groups within and outside the Infrastructure team to determine the scope and objectives of proposed networking configurations; oversee the timely and accurate analysis of company and third-party vendor requirements, evaluating if network configuration is possible with existing resources and managing end user expectations to keep them at a realistic level; develop and implement network backup and recovery plans to maintain reliable network operating system.
• Develop detailed implementation plans to accommodate network growth, security, and enhancements by maximizing functionality of network equipment (i.e. Cisco routers, gateways, switches, etc.); monitor network implementation, providing support in a timely and accurate manner; know and support approved corporate and departmental policies relating to business procedures, philosophies and conduct; design network performance reports, detailing network status, for management in an accurate and timely manner
• Technical Research and Analysis - Analyze data traffic patterns within network infrastructure, detecting operational problems and recommending improvements to ensure optimal performance; proactively identify symptoms and instabilities in a timely and accurate manner to include performing analysis, capacity planning, and testing for organizations network environment; make recommendations to management on enhancements to network that will improve the quality and reliability of the networks performance; provide recommendations of the most cost-effective solution to management, including all cost, procedural, and contractual considerations necessary to make decisions; research and identify new technologies available that offer business advancements; provide written documentation to support the recommendation and benefits of implementing new technology.
• Ensure information is properly protected by assisting the Infrastructure team in developing secure architectures within Production and corporate network environment.
• Provide management with status reports throughout assigned projects detailing project status and timeline, to include completing a project completion report to document if all milestones and objectives were met
• Problem Resolution - Proactively oversee the activities involved in quality resolution of complex technical issues, responding with an appropriate sense of urgency to problems escalated to Network Engineer's level; coordinate with appropriate departments to determine positive solutions that increase end user satisfaction, following through to completion, and communicating resolution results to end user; escalate to management any situation that could adversely impact the service provided to the end user; monitor trends in documented incidents and determine appropriate actions necessary to eliminate future occurrences and improve customer service levels in an appropriate time frame.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as well as working some nights and weekends as needed.
• Duties as Assigned - The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Who You Are:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years network infrastructure experience required
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent certification preferred

How You will Make an Impact

• Proven experience with LAN/WAN technologies to include - TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, CDP, IP Routing, Multi-Layer Switching, NTP, ACL's, NAT, T1/DS3, Spanning Tree, EtherChannel, SNMP, FHRP, QoS, Network Monitoring and traffic analysis, SDWAN, DMVPN
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles and best practices
• Proven experience with VOIP to include - Cisco CallManager, Cisco Unity, Cisco IM&P, SIP, PRI, H.323, MGCP, SBCs
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment with the ability to work independently as well

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Works cooperatively with others

If your experience aligns with this description, please consider applying. Many skills are transferable among industries and a passion for the role and willingness to learn are important considerations. We believe that a diverse workforce creates problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.