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researches and evaluates current and emerging technologies and methodologies and makes recommendations for technology initiatives to meet network needs. \nAnalyzes capacity and forecasts growth requirements while monitoring technology and industry trends and works closely with technology stakeholders to evaluate the uses of emerging technology to meet long-term business and operating strategies.\nParticipates in the evaluation of new technologies to determine their functionality, consistent with: Hopper technology standards; interoperability, reliability, and availability; supportability and expected return on investment; recommends hardware, software and communication media upgrades and enhancements to meet long-term needs; participates in lifecycle replacement planning processes. \nServes multiple clients as an administrator for large, complex, multi-segment, wired and wireless network infrastructures, including Firewalls, Switches, and Access Points and internet connections; designs, develops, installs, integrates and maintains the infrastructure incorporating multiple technologies, components, protocols and vendor products and systems; collaborates on establishment of network standards, including naming conventions and address protocols; utilizing a variety of software and tools, monitors and analyzes network traffic and capacity utilization to achieve optimal performance and availability; analyzes data to identify and resolve reasons for communications bottlenecks. \nProvides network engineering recommendations and guidance and manages network upgrades and conversions; participates in development of network contingency and disaster recovery plans; advises on specifications for network hardware, software and cabling upgrades and enhancements; participates with the IT Leadership to evaluate and recommend network and systems hardware and software; recommends cabling and connectivity standards, uses and levels. \nEvaluates and recommends software, tools, and utilities to aid in monitoring and managing network performance and security; develops and maintains network documentation and reference tools. \nPerforms troubleshooting on network hardware, software, and connectivity problems; performs escalated issue resolution. \nProvide technical support and systems administration tasks as escalated by Help Desk and partner teams. \nConfigures, implements, maintains, and supports network hardware and software, and network management tools \nProvides detailed project management documentation for all major projects and strategic plans.\nMaintains network environment documentation in enterprise standard formats and locations\nEDUCATION\nCollege degree with focus on network management\nIndustry Standard Technical Certifications (Fortinet, Microsoft, Cisco, HPE, Azure, Meraki, Juniper, etc)\nFortnet certifications preferred\nEXPERIENCE\n5-7+ years of experience in network engineering, IT, or a related field.\nExperience with multiple vendor platforms and technologies including from the following: Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki, Juniper, or Aruba. \nReal world experience with dynamic routing protocals including BGP and OSPF.\nAzure and Fortinet networking experience preferred\nClould VoIP experience is a Plus\nFortiManager and FortiAnalyzer experience are a Plus\nHealthcare IT Experience is a Plus\nREQUIREMENTS\nDeep technical knowledge of network and infrastructure architectures and technologies\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.\nDetail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.\nWillingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.\nKNOWLEDGE \nStrong knowledge of systems and network engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.\nFamiliarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.\nProficient with Network Fundamentals & Infrastructure\nProficiency in IT Security Fundamentals and Technologies\nProficient in WAN and Telcom Technologies\nDHCP, DNS, and other common network and related protocols\nSKILLS\nOSI Model Layers 1-4 network troubleshooting\nStatic, RIP, BGP, OSPF, and PBR configuration and troubleshooting\nStateful and application layer firewall configuration and troubleshooting\nNGFW and UTM firewall configuration and troubleshooting\nPacket Captures and traffic flow analysis\nNetwork diagraming and documentation\nNetwork discovery and analysis\nABILITIES\nAbility to work independently and as part of larger project teams\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously\nAbility to translate business needs into technical solutions\nAbility to break down and resolve complicated technical challenges\nAbility to work with cross-disciplinary teams\nAbility to work with vendors, ISP’s, and outside parties to establish and troubleshoot connectiivty\nENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS\nStandard office environment\nRequires travel, but limited\nPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS\nRequires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. \nManual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.\nMust be able to lift 35 lbs. regularly\nORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nHopper Mission, Vision and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. 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