Company DescriptionSullivan & Worcester is a leading corporate law firm advising clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging businesses. With more than 175 lawyers in Boston, London, New York and Washington, D.C., the firm offers services in a wide range of areas, including corporate finance, banking, trade finance, securities and mutual funds, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, tax, real estate and REITs, private equity and venture capital, bankruptcy, environment and natural resources, renewable energy and water resources, regulatory law, and employment and benefits. ZAG-S&W — a joint venture between Israel-based Zysman, Aharoni, Gayer & Co. and Sullivan & Worcester — provides counsel to Israel-based companies and U.S. companies with Israeli interests on a variety of legal matters including access to capital markets, corporate issues, and tax. For more information please visit www.sandw.com.Job DescriptionJob PurposeDevelop, manage and maintain functional, stable and secure data and communication networks that effectively support business services and operations. The position entails front-line accountability and responsibility for the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the firm’s data and communications network infrastructure. This includes performance tuning and data network optimization ensuring high availability and maximum performance to all end users. Perform independent investigation, research and recommendation of relevant networking technologies and participates in logistical and strategic design of the data and communications network in order to ensure on-going effective support of business operations and objectives. Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliabilityMonitor resource utilization and usage trends in concert with capacity planning and system enhancementsTroubleshoot and resolve network related issues to support daily business needsPlan, implement and support network solutions between multiple platforms using industry standard practicesInstall, configure, maintain, troubleshoot all LAN/WANInstall, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot security hardware and softwarePerform proactive maintenance of all network and security hardwareProduce quality technical documentation of change and configuration management together with network diagrams in support of and as reference for project scope/s of workResearch, recommend and select security tools and technologyMitigate information security events and work with external security providersQualificationsQualificationsBA/BS degree or equivalent3 years experience with demonstrated growth and developmentStrong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, MPS, Layer 2 and Layer 3, and very strong knowledge of -Internet protocols, standards, and technologiesStrong knowledge of Internetworking principles and protocols in a TCP/IP, Windows environment including SMTP, Van’s, H.323, Layer 2 & 3 switching, routing, HSRP and DNSExpertise with VLANs, switching and routing protocols including HSRP, VTP, STP, BGP, and EIGRPEquivalent experience levels required for Network Management (Syslog, SNMP, Network Monitor system), Security, and Project ManagementQuality of Service (QoS) configuration and managementKnowledge of Cisco’s Catalyst, Meraki and Nexus switch and wireless technology, Cisco’s ASA and Sophos UTM FirewallsCisco certification preferred or relevant experienceKnowledge of telecommunications services and circuitryPossess excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence othersAbility to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, prioritize multiple projects on a daily basis, and adjust to shifting prioritiesStrong planning, project management and organizational skillsStrong analytical abilities, resourcefulness, and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and positive style that fosters collaborative working relationshipsKnowledge of VMware a plusAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.