[Hiring] Network Implementation Engineer @iT1

Role Description

The Network Implementation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and deployment of complex network solutions that meet our clients’ technical and business requirements. As a member of the Professional Services team, this role partners with clients and internal Sales and Presales teams to translate solution designs and technical requirements into successful network implementations.

• Serve as a networking subject matter expert throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise across one or more networking technologies.
• Ensure solutions are deployed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established designs, technical standards, and client requirements.
• Support troubleshooting, testing, documentation, knowledge transfer, and the successful transition of implemented solutions to the client’s operational environment.
• Develop detailed network implementation plans, deployment procedures, test plans, and validation matrices.
• Review, validate, and translate client business and technical requirements into actionable implementation plans.
• Configure, deploy, integrate, test, and troubleshoot complex network solutions in client environments.
• Assess existing network environments and architectures to identify implementation requirements, dependencies, risks, and potential issues.
• Provide technical recommendations and resolve implementation challenges in collaboration with clients and internal technical teams.
• Present implementation plans, technical solutions, recommendations, and project updates to clients through both in-person and virtual meetings.
• Partner with Project Management, Sales, Presales, and other technical resources to coordinate successful client deployments.
• Provide timely technical and project-status updates and proactively communicate implementation risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, including configurations, implementation records, test results, and as-built documentation.
• Support client knowledge transfer and transition of implemented solutions into the client's operational environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on networking experience supporting complex, large-enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience configuring and supporting enterprise network hardware and technologies, including routers, switches, VPN, and IPsec.
• 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise network deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and enterprise networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, secure WAN, and VXLAN technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to configure, deploy, test, troubleshoot, and validate complex network solutions.
• Ability to assess existing network architectures and environments and provide technically sound recommendations.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex network issues.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and tailor technical information to the knowledge level and needs of the audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, project managers, engineers, architects, Sales, and Presales resources.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple implementation activities, priorities, and deadlines.
• Current Cisco or Juniper certification preferred; CCNP, JNCIP, or higher-level certification preferred.
• Ability to travel as required based on client and project needs.

Requirements

• Sit at a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Keyboarding for up to 8 hours per day.
• Near Vision (working with small objects or reading small print).
• Speaking (communicating information to clients/coworkers).
• Hearing Requirements (In person speech, telephone, other sounds).
• Some travel may be required.
• Additional physical requirements associated with onsite network equipment installation or data-center work may apply based on project responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with highly subsidized premiums.
• Two weeks paid time off in your first year, with increasing PTO as tenure increases, and most major holidays off.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Onsite Fitness Center.
• Onsite Monthly Massages.