What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer, Senior position at Draper?
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Network Engineer’s role is to build and implement network systems across the enterprise. The Network Engineer works with team members and system support personnel with operations related to connectivity. This includes designing, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all local and wide area network hardware, corporate servers, associated software, and communication links. Also troubleshoots network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related required.
Security , CISSP, CCNA security, CCIE, PCNSA, or other industry certifications preferred.
Experience
7 - 10 years experience as a Network Engineer or equivalent work required.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Current Secret security clearance is required.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$95,000.00 - $245,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Network Engineer’s role is to build and implement network systems across the enterprise. The Network Engineer works with team members and system support personnel with operations related to connectivity. This includes designing, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all local and wide area network hardware, corporate servers, associated software, and communication links. Also troubleshoots network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions.
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- Monitor and analyze network performance across the organization’s LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments.
- Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks.
- Plan, design and implement improvements, modifications, and replacement of network infrastructure components.
- Monitor system capacity to determine its affect on performance and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands.
- Install, configure and troubleshoot network hardware and equipment; including routers, switches, intrusion prevention systems, proxies, firewalls and load balancers.
- Configure and support VPNs and enterprise gateway devices.
- Monitor and report on compliance of security policies.
- Maintain records for network asset management, including network component inventory and technical specification information. Manage and monitor support contracts and licensing.
- Conduct research on network products, services, and standards in support of network procurement and developmental efforts.
- Interact and negotiate with vendors to secure network products and services.
- Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.
- Expert technical, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multi task.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related required.
Security , CISSP, CCNA security, CCIE, PCNSA, or other industry certifications preferred.
Experience
7 - 10 years experience as a Network Engineer or equivalent work required.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Current Secret security clearance is required.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$95,000.00 - $245,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
Salary : $95,000 - $245,000