Network Consulting Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Network Consulting Engineer with hands-on networking experience in all parts of the networking lifecycle for SMB and enterprise environments. The candidate must be able to work under minimal supervision and will be responsible for task management as well as demonstrate a high level of professionalism and technical knowledge. The candidate will utilize Edafio’s network solutions to design, implement, and manage our client’s enterprise environments.

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REQUIRED SKILLS:

6+ years of MSP network engineering
- Or 10-12 years of Enterprise Networking
6+ years of hands-on experience with multiple of these networking brands: Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Meraki, Fortinet, Check Point or Palo Alto
Ability to obtain and maintain industry standard expert-level certifications such as below:
- Examples include (but are not limited to):
  - Cisco CCIE [Enterprise or Security]
  - Aruba ACSX/ACDX/ACMX/ACCX
  - Fortinet NSE8
  - Checkpoint CCSM
- Note: Extra consideration will be given to those who already hold an expert certification or have passed the written test for an expert certification and are studying for the practical examination
Knowledge of MS Windows Server Platforms and Desktop Operating Systems
Experience with device monitoring and logging tools (SEIM products, Wireshark)
Experience developing and maintaining network documentation
Experience with change management, product lifecycles, and customer service
Ability to work on multiple, high complexity assignments simultaneously
Strong communication skills for working in a team and with clients
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent time management

RESPONSIBILITIES

Consult and lead technology initiatives for Edafio clients in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity
Design, install, configure, and support network technologies including switches, firewalls, routers, and wireless access points
Work with various engineering teams within Edafio to scope, architect, and implement advanced business solutions to meet customer needs in critical environments
Report to team leads with work progress on a regular basis as required
Manage customer tickets and provide detailed documentation to required parties
Mentor junior engineers
Participate in Tier 3 on-call support rotation
Some after-hours support will be intermittently required based on client maintenance window needs
Participate in all required activities as scheduled by leadership

BENEFITS:

401K Plan – Eligible to enroll on the first available enrollment date after six months of employment 
Benefits Cafeteria Plan 
 Flexible PTO plan (plan guidelines pending final approval) 
 Eight company paid holidays 
 Insurance (the active first month following hire date): 
- Medical – Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO or HSA option (includes $100/month HSA seed money from Edafio) 
- Dental – Delta Dental 
- Vision – Delta Dental 
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) 
- Life – Lincoln Financial (1.5 times salary)

- Short/Long Term Disability – Lincoln Financial 
- Parental Leave Policy 
  - Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption option 
  - Six weeks at 100% pay available to covered Associate 
Mentorship Program 
Associate Focus Plan 
Hybrid workplace 
 Professional Development and Certification courses 
Two annual company events  
 Team-inclusive events such as cycling group, game night, and other events
 Office snacks  
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