Senior Network Engineer -- CCIE Required

Epiq Systems is looking for a Senior Network Engineer who is interested in working in a dynamic atmosphere supporting complex, cutting-edge technology. 

 

Join us in our Park Avenue office and become part of a highly-successful, publicly held, top-rated technology and solutions firm that is poised for explosive growth in 2008.

 

The Sr. Network Engineer's primary role is to support the EPIQ production and hosting networks and reports to the Director of IT.

 

Responsibilties

 Design and implementation of Cisco router and switches configuration.Integration of new customers with the necessary CPE to the EPIQ Datacenters.Interacting with Project management and Consultants to ensure client setups are optimal.Taking lead on network related projects in the datacenters dealing layered network architecture, redundancy, failover.Providing the necessary knowledge in network related conference calls between EPIQ and clients.Monitoring network devices for possible alarms or outages and responding quickly and efficiently.Physically rack and decommission all types of hardware within the Data Center.  Properly label, dress and extend cable to and from racks.Work with systems to interconnect end node devices; facilitate DR and BCP initiatives between NY, NJ, KC & VA Data Centers for all our clients. Work with Telcos to follow up on any open trouble ticket, or to proactively open tickets. Be able to test circuits with the Telco.Perform hardware repair and configuration on networking devicesPerform hardware inventory and cable managementPerform hardware installation: racking equipmentMonitor the Network management tools for any alarm and escalate if necessary.

 

Experience and Skills

 Must have 10+ years of Network Engineering experience to be considered for this position.BA, preferrably BS in CS or EE from a solid, well-regarded engineering program.Must have advanced experience with Cisco products such as high end Cisco routers, switches and PIX.CCIE certification is required. The candidate will need to have a very good understanding of IP networking, and be intricately familiar with networking equipment (routers, switches, Firewalls, DSU, etc…)The individual must have had hands on experience with Cisco hardware setup and software configuration.Must have good understanding and hands on experience with implementing and integrating Routing Protocols (RIP v1 & 2/EIGRP/BGP, OSPF/IGRP)Access Control List and how it’s implementedGeneral understanding of network security, functionality of VPN, F/W, IDSKnowledge of different type of hardware and decide what is necessary for an implementationKnowledge of VoIP and traffic prioritizationCisco Call manager knowledge is a plusConcepts of layered network design of hierarchal network infrastructuresUnderstand how to cable networks neatly and crimp cabling from scratchWorked with Visio or similar and know how to present current diagramsMust have Telco knowledgeGood troubleshooting skills are requiredHas knowledge of network design principles Has knowledge of security and how it’s implemented on network devices.Have an understanding how firewalls, IDS and VPN integrate with the network devices.Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, so as to convey network issue within Network Operations group.  Must have the ability to interact well with team members in all departments.

 

Desired Skills

 Experience with Checkpoint and/or Juniper Firewalls is a big plus.

 

Salary and Benefits

 Salary Depends Upon Experience. Employee Stock Option Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 401K with Employer Match. Premier Health Care, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance Benefits. Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts. TransitChek Paid Holidays, Sick Days, Personal Days and Vacation. Corporate Discounts.Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Plan.

Epiq Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIQ) provides an advanced offering of integrated technology-based products and services for litigation, fiduciary management and claims administration applications. Our clients include corporations, attorneys, trustees and administrative professionals who require sophisticated case administration and document management capabilities, extensive subject matter expertise and a high service capacity when working on complex legal proceedings.

Epiq employs approximately 500 people nationwide. Since going public in 1997, we have focused successfully on a long-term strategy of profitable growth and strategic acquisitions. We have an exceptionally strong balance sheet. Forbes Magazine has placed us on its 200 Best Small Companies list and its Midas List of Top 25 Technology Companies. We are also on Business 2.0 magazine’s list of the 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies, and on Fortune magazine’s Small Business list of 100 Fastest Growing Small Public Companies. Our New York based eDiscovery Solutions practice is ranked in the Top 5 Electronic Discovery Service Providers for Corporations by the Socha-Gelbmann survey.

Epiq Systems, Inc. and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital or veteran status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.  Epiq Systems is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.