Network Engineer at Kraft Group LLC in Foxborough, Massachusetts

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Description

The Kraft Group is seeking a Network Engineer to support Gillette stadium in Foxborough, MA. Network Engineer will be responsible for designing and supporting various components of the network as well as evaluating new technologies. This position will help support our voice and data facilities and services. LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure in a Microsoft environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in network management and troubleshooting and have experience in TCP/IP fundamentals; HP, Extreme and Sonic Wall network systems, LAN networking technologies, including VLANs and network routing protocols. Successful candidate will have good communication skills, be able to work independently, and be able to work on multiple initiatives concurrently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current capabilities.
  


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  Supports and assists wireless and wired network infrastructure solutions that control WiFi network access points in public and private environments.
  


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  Design fiber-based wireless and wired backhaul solutions.
  


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  Track and record roadmap, managing RFQs, benchmarks, and more.
  


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  Resolve issues related to traffic flow, security, backhaul, and mobile data offloading.
  


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  Create security policies for trusted/untrusted WiFi access. Continuously improve network security according to industry best practices.
  


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  Provide overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs. Assists in analyzing, planning, implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting and enhancing large complex systems.
  


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  Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals and plans to meet objectives.
  


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  Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.
  


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  Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  


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  Manage structured cabling infrastructure.
  


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  Manage telecommunications and third-party support vendors.
  


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  Maintain and Monitor various Network Management Systems and respond to incidents, events and alerts.
  


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  Maintain and Monitor various Security Management Systems and respond to incidents, events and alerts.
  


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  Maintain asset inventories.
  


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  Continuous updating of system and network as-built diagrams and documentation.
  


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  Special projects and assignments as business dictates
  


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  Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPPA
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Qualifications

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  5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer
  


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  2+ years of experience architecting large-scale wireless network infrastructure, with experience designing outdoor/carrier-grade WiFi. Experience with Wireless protocols such as 802.11[a|b|g|n|ac|ax].
  


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  2+ years of experience with Layer 2 protocols such as STP, 802.1[d|s|w], 802.1q, LACP, 802.1x.
  


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  2+ years of experience with Layer 3 protocols such as IP[v4|v6], TCP, UDP, ARP, [HSRP|VRRP], SNMP, NAT.
  


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  2+ years of experience with Layer 3 Routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, ECMP, and VRFs.
  


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  2+ years of experience with stateful firewalls, non-stateful filtering and packet inspection.
  


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  Ability to work autonomously and make decisions based on technical confidence within mobility and core technology.
  


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  ITIL v3
  


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  IT standards, procedures, policies
  


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  Understanding of the OSI model
  


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  Wireless LAN (WiFi) design, including site survey.
  


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  Experience with network monitoring and management tools, including Solarwinds Network Monitoring Software
  


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  Proficient in Extreme Networks, Dell and HP Network Device Management Systems
  


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  Network Automation
  


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  Strong oral and written communication skills
  


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  Strong documentation skills
  


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  Bachelors degree preferred
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Cisco CCIE or equivalent

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.