Network Systems Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION
CNP Technologies is currently looking to hire a full-time Network Systems Engineer.  Candidate will  help build,  manage,  and  protect  customers’  mission  critical  voice,  data,  and  cloud-based   infrastructures.  The successful candidate will embrace the following CNP Core values: to create  positive outcomes for CNP and its  customers,  be  fully  accountable  to their  peers  at CNP  and those  customers that  depend  on  them,  be worthy  of  both  the  CNP  team’s  and  customer’s trust,  demonstrate  professionalism  internally  and  with customers, and work hard but have fun in all aspects of their daily activities.
Responsibilities:
Candidate is responsible for providing resolution to network, operating systems, and application problems. Candidate  will  implement  new  equipment  from  our  partners  and  vendors  and  recommend  resolution  to technology challenges that arise. Experience with network topologies, engineering, monitoring/management, network security fundamentals, and cloud-based technologies are all a must to the success of this role. Full job duties can be discussed during the interview process. The potential candidate should hold some or all attributes listed below:

•     Understands   the  issues   involved  with  administering  and  maintaining  
corporate  infrastructure, including network connectivity, Internet access, email, etc.
•     Assists in supporting corporate applications, internal corporate servers, user 
desktops, etc.
•     Listens and assists clients with basic troubleshooting to business challenges
•     Helps install and improve computer software and network equipment
•     Sets up computers for new users and ensures delivery of equipment to users in 
different locations if necessary
•     Support of TCP/IP and VOIP networks
•     Configure,   install,   troubleshoot,   and   support,   firewalls,   servers,   
virtualization,   and   storage technologies
•     Perform and analyze packet captures of network traffic
•     Troubleshoot network problems
•     Perform upgrades to critical network devices as well as Server and PC operating 
systems
•     Enthusiasm and ability to develop technical skills and take on additional 
responsibilities to add value to our organization’s mission and goals
•     Strong communication and documentation skills a must

About Us:
CNP helps our clients Build, Manage, Protect, and Support their mission critical IT and Unified Communications infrastructure. These critical systems are key to our clients’ business execution, the customer outcomes they create, and defining their competitive success in the marketplace.

Our core focus is leveraging technology to create positive outcomes for our customers, drive value for our shareholders, and to provide growth opportunities for our associates.

We are distinguished by 25 successful years in business, a tenured staff of associates that 
understand our clients’ businesses, and a deep portfolio of solutions and partnership across the technology spectrum.

For additional information or review our career opportunities, please visit www.cnp.net.
CNP Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V”

Required Skills:
•     Microsoft Software Suites including: Windows Server, Windows Desktop Operating 
Systems, Microsoft 365
•     Virtual Technologies: VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
•     Network Security and Firewall Technologies
•     Hands-on network troubleshooting experience
•     Desire to build, design, and implement network solutions
•     Understanding of Network Storage Systems – SAN, NAS
•     Backup and Recovery Solutions and Technologies
•     Mobile Devices Management Technologies

Hardware:
Must Have Experience with:  Enterprise Class Firewall, Switching and Wireless solutions, Enterprise 
Class Server platforms, Laptops/Desktops, Mobile Devices, Network Peripherals

Nice to Have Experience with:  Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki, HP/Aruba, NetApp Storage Systems, Cisco 
Catalyst and Nexus Switching Technologies, SD-WAN Technology Solutions

Software:
Must Have Experience with: Windows Server OS, Active Directory, Windows Desktop OS, Office 365, 
VMware ESXi, vCenter, RMM and Monitoring Software Technologies, Spam Filtering Solutions

Nice to Have Experience with:  SentinelOne or Sophos AV, VEEAM, MDM/Intune/Meraki SM

Certifications: (Nice to have one or multiple of the following)

CCNA, Microsoft MCP/MCSE, Fortinet NSE, Meraki MCP, VEEAM, CompTIA, CISSP