About The Role
The Network
Engineer will be responsible for aiding the IT Infrastructure group with
development and installation of technical solutions for any network need that
may arise. The ideal candidate will be analyzing, designing, installing,
configuring, maintaining and repairing the network infrastructure and
application components. This position reports to the Principal IT Engineer.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be
primarily responsible for ensuring the proper day-to-day operations of WeWork’s
network and VOIP telephony systems. The following highlights the daily
responsibilities and experience required to be considered for the position:
· Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner
· Monitors Help Desk Network Queue and resolves open tickets
· Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking
· Maintain a thorough understanding of DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, etc.
· Maintain Juniper MX/SRX routers, VPN, and Security appliances for access to vital business applications
· Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services
· Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures
· Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor
· Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation
· Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
· Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
· Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
· Works closely with IT leaders and Network Engineers learning the IT Infrastructure
· Provides networking technical support for wework field operations.
· Sets up test environments to test new networking ideas or projects to improve our current Infrastructure
Qualifications
· Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required
· Abstract thinking and the ability to work independently when required
· 5+ year experience with Juniper Routers and Switches
· 5+ years experience with Cisco Routers and Switches
· Knowledge of Cloud based VoIP environments and support
· Networking and troubleshooting skills on both Windows and Mac Operating Systems
· Experience with Windows 2003/2008 Servers
· Experience with Network Performance Tuning, LAN Knowledge, Network Design and Implementation
· Experience with Data Center Infrastructure environments
Required
Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience is required
· 5 years corporate experience in technical support
· Hands on Juniper/Cisco Networking and troubleshooting experience required
· Ability to manage multiple, often competing, priorities and tasks and follow through to completion on strict deadlines
· Excellent written and verbal skills
· Friendly presence and helpful attitude; good interpersonal skills
· Ability to work overtime as needed during site build outs or major outages
· Knowledge of Juniper and Cisco networking fundamentals including routing, TCP/IP, DNS & DHCP
About WeWork
WeWork is the
platform for creators, providing more than tens of thousands of members around
the world with space, community and services that enable them to do what they
love and create their life's work. Our mission is to create a world where
people work to make a life, not just a living, and our own team members are
central to that goal.
The WeWork team believes deeply in the power of
“we” and in the movement we’re a part of. We challenge convention and achieve
amazing things through dedication and collaboration. There is a contagious
energy in our spaces as we work together toward accomplishing our goals.
Our hunger for building great spaces; empowering
startups, freelancers, and small businesses; and connecting interesting people
is far from being satisfied. We’re just getting started, and our journey gets
increasingly exciting as more team members join the movement!
Below are the values that guide who we are and
everything that we do.
Inspired
We do what we love and are connected
to something greater than ourselves.
Entrepreneurial
We are creators, leaders and
self-starters. We try new things, we challenge convention, and we’re not afraid
to fail.
Authentic
We are genuine to our brand, mission
and values. We’re not perfect and we don’t pretend to be. We are, though,
always honest and as transparent as we can be.
Tenacious
We never settle. We get sh*t done and
we get it done well. We’re persistent and knock down walls—literally if we have
to.
Grateful
We are grateful for each other, our
members, and to be part of this movement. We don’t take success for granted.
We’re happy to be alive.
Together
We are in this together. This is a
team effort. We always look out for one another. We value empathy; we know
we’re all human, and know we can’t do any of this alone.
