Network Engineer at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Job Category: Systems
Risquisition Number: NETWO001070
Posted: April 25, 2024
Full-Time
Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

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Network Engineer

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients.

We are currently searching for a Network Engineer to join our Pittsburgh office. As the Network Engineer, you will be instrumental in implementing and maintaining the firm’s network infrastructure. You will be configuring hardware, ensuring security protocols, troubleshooting, and optimizing network performance. Collaboration with IT teams for integration, innovation, and thorough documentation of configurations is crucial. Staying updated on emerging technologies is imperative. The role includes incident response to swiftly address and mitigate disruptions, contributing to overall technological advancement and operational excellence.

In this position, you will:

1. Configure and install a diverse range of network devices and services, encompassing routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, VPN, QoS, and NAC.
2. Execute network maintenance and conduct system upgrades, including the application of patches and the configuration of security settings.
3. Monitor network performance rigorously to guarantee continuous system availability and reliability.
4. Keep a close eye on system resource utilization, identify trends, and engage in capacity planning.
5. Adhere to established configuration and change management policies, ensuring the successful implementation of modifications to the network infrastructure.
6. Collaborate with the security team to choose and implement security tools, policies, and procedures.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing.
8. Interact with network equipment vendors, evaluate new products and technologies, and manage relationships to stay informed about updates, patches, and support options.
9. Collaborate closely with other IT teams, including system administrators and security professionals, to seamlessly integrate network components into the overall IT infrastructure and ensure smooth operations.
10. Respond promptly to network incidents, assess their impact, and implement corrective measures to restore service and prevent recurrence.
11. Regularly apply software and firmware updates to network devices to address security vulnerabilities and ensure system stability.
12. Enforce network policies, encompassing access control lists, security policies, and acceptable use policies, to maintain a secure and compliant network environment.

Successful candidates will have:

1. 1-3 years of combined domain knowledge in legal services and IT.
2. Familiarity with configuration testing, validation methodologies, and effective troubleshooting.
3. Understanding of change management principles, minimizing disruptions during network changes.
4. Capability to assess and mitigate risks, with attention to accuracy and potential issues.
5. Proficiency in network security principles, secure configurations, and awareness of associated risks.
6. Experience with monitoring tools, including Wireshark, for issue identification and performance measurement.
7. Comprehensive understanding of networking protocols, OSI/TCP/IP model, and network systems.
8. Ability to analyze, evaluate, implement, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi and security infrastructure.
9. Strong time management, multitasking, and excellent communication skills.
10. Proven hands-on network engineering experience.
11. CCNA or higher certification preferred.

Why should you work at Buchanan?

• Hybrid work schedules
• Our Firm offers outstanding benefits that include:
• Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
• WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App
• Free use of building gym
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care!)
• Access to our Firm-wide emergency assistance fund
• Free full access to LinkedIn Learning
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Program
• Retirement Savings Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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