[Hiring] Network Engineer @BakerHostetler

Role Description

Responsible for the architecture, implementation, support, monitoring and trouble-shooting of the Firm’s LAN/WAN infrastructure. This includes all Intel servers, network security, remote access, and voice/data communications. This is a remote position for someone located in the Cleveland, OH area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 end user support for more than 1,800 users in 18 or more geographic locations.
• Support of a Service Level Agreement which articulates uptime and performance commitments to the user community.
• Establish and maintain system standards – documentation, configuration, and implementation.
• Establish and maintain standard procedures - performance optimization, backup and recovery, growth planning.
• Test and evaluate new hardware, software and upgrades as directed by management.
• Oversee work performed by Network Specialists and Engineers in the areas of switching and routing.
• Act as technical contact for vendors regarding the Firm’s networked systems and applications.
• Design, implement and support system security including Firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Design, implement and support for telephony systems.
• Design, implement and support for all user remote access methods.
• Design, implement and support data backup and recovery methodology and processes.
• Maintain proper documentation on all aspects of the Firm’s Infrastructure systems.
• General understanding of the Firm’s software application systems.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge of pertinent infrastructure software and hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience; equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients and staff in person, by e-mail and telephone.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• A demonstrated ability to creatively diagnose and solve complex problems involving hardware, software and end users.
• A proven ability to lead and build consensus among peers and staff.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, copy and facsimile machines.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a performance bonus program.
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Multiple plan options and various benefit levels.
• Same-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Pre-tax premiums.
• Coverage begins on date of hire.
• Group term life/AD&D and voluntary supplemental group universal life insurance.
• Voluntary accident insurance – self and family.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Long-term disability benefits.
• Pre-tax benefit programs – dependent care, health care reimbursement and transit/qualified parking (in most cities).
• Retirement program – voluntary 401(k) plan.

Company Description

BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With over 1,000 attorneys across 18 offices coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation’s largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler’s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.