Network Engineer, Senior - Trenton, NJ (08601)

A Network Engineer, Senior is responsible for the ongoing design, maintenance, and support of all aspects of NJM's Network Infrastructure.

A Network Engineer Senior will lead efforts with other members of the IT infrastructure and operations teams to deliver and maintain reliable network services.

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN and Data Center Infrastructure Components Support Wireless Network Infrastructure Create reusable configuration templates to standardize the deployment of network devices and features Maintain disaster recovery network infrastructure and participate in annual DR Exercise Evaluates published security advisories and remediate security vulnerabilities consistent with NJM Patch Management Program Perform network device OS upgrades and system patching to maintain appropriate security, vendor support, and feature sets Monitor ticketing queues and respond to outstanding requests and other assigned work orders Acts as primary technical resource on system implementation projects Monitoring and Reporting Generate usage, availability, and performance reports for management consumption Generate and analyze usage reports for capacity planning Availability and health monitoring for network infrastructure components Maintain network monitoring tools to optimize monitoring capabilities Effectively Troubleshoot and Resolve Network Related Issues Act as an escalation point for Service Desk and other level 1 support groups to troubleshoot network related issues.

Provide 24x7 off hours support as a part of a rotating on call schedule to respond to fault alarm and escalation from level 1 support teams Capture and analyze network packet traces to support troubleshooting efforts Interface with third-party support and service vendors when needed to ensure network remains operational at all times Network Design Leads and participates in technical PoCs efforts to evaluate network technologies and platforms and make technology recommendations based on results Develop and present network design recommendations based on common network design principles Acts as primary technical contact on network system implementation projects Develop implement and configuration templates to help standardize network device configurations Create artifacts such as network design documents and Visio diagrams Understand Cloud Networking Concepts Required

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT related field or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Technology Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining a mid-size enterprise network infrastructure Self-starter that can work independently or as part of a team Commitment to Continuous Learning Preferred

Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CCNA / CCNP or Network+ are considered a plus Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Pay Range: $117,562-$136,479 Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave.

Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.