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This role focuses on the implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of routed and switched networks, network security technologies, and associated management tools. The position also supports the deployment of new networking technologies and applies automation and scripting to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability. The role contributes to high-availability, secure, and compliant network operations across corporate, data center, and field environments.\n Configure, support, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, wireless systems, and related network services.\nDeploy and integrate new network technologies and solutions in alignment with architectural standards, operational requirements, and lifecycle roadmaps.\nImplement network changes using established change management, security, and compliance processes.\nDevelop, maintain, and leverage network automation and scripting solutions to improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.\nMonitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues to support reliable operations.\nSupport network segmentation, routing policies, and access design to meet business and operational requirements.\nParticipate in network lifecycle activities, including technology evaluations, hardware refreshes, software upgrades, and decommissioning.\nCollaborate with engineering, security, systems, and application teams to support enterprise IT and operational technology (OT) connectivity needs.\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, standards, and procedures.\nProvide Tier 2 escalation support for network incidents and service requests.\nCoordinate with vendors and service providers for circuit provisioning, technology implementation, and support engagements.\nParticipate in on-call rotations and scheduled after-hours maintenance activities as required.\nAdditional duties as required and assigned.\nBachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.\nThree or more years additional directly related technical experience is required.\nTechnical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and inventory management.\nEvidence of completion of the CCNA certification or demonstrated equivalent work experience in a large enterprise environment.\nExperience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) supporting network access control, authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement in enterprise environments.\nExperience developing and maintaining network automation using Python, YAML, and Ansible to enable infrastructure-as-code, improve reliability, and accelerate delivery of network changes.\nProficiency supporting and implementing WAN routing and LAN switching in enterprise environments, including routing protocols, VLANs, and switched network design principles.\nExperience designing, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise wireless networks, including access point deployment, RF considerations, and user connectivity issues.\nExperience working in data center environments, supporting network infrastructure operations including switching, connectivity, hardware installation, and maintenance activities.\nEffective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. 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