Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Hybrid Flexibility with travel requirements) Responsibilities: Design & Implementation: Evaluate, design, and implement network infrastructure with a focus on OSI Layer 2 and 3 protocols, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Configuration & Management: Configure and manage switches, wireless access points, and routers to maintain efficient data flow across the network. Security: Implement and maintain security measures such as VLANs, ACLs, and firewall rules to protect network integrity and prevent unauthorized access. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues promptly to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance. Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and optimize network traffic for efficiency. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, IP subnets, changes, and procedures for easy reference and compliance. Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams to integrate network solutions with other systems and applications, fostering a cohesive technological environment. Upgrades & Patches: Plan and execute network upgrades and patches, ensuring the latest features and security updates are applied. Compliance: Ensure network infrastructure meets industry standards and complies with relevant regulatory requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience working with networking equipment and related technologies. Extensive experience in multi-vendor firewall configuration, with Palo Alto experience preferred. Proficiency in configuring and managing multi-vendor switches and wireless solutions, with a preference for HPE, Aruba, and Cisco technologies. Strong working knowledge of IPv4, VLANs, routing protocols, NAT, VPNs, and other related network technologies. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues effectively. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment. Compensation: $108k-$138k, depending on experience. #LI-JS1 #LI-Hybrid