Network Engineer/Architect

Position: Network Engineer/Architect
Location: Atlanta, GA
Education: Minimum four year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities:
Candidate will work as a member of a group responsible for architecture and design of IP data and telecommunications network connectivity within the NS enterprise. Candidate should have an advanced understanding of architecture and design issues in a complex enterprise network.
Various projects and areas of responsibility include the following: WAN/LAN network architecture, 802.11 wireless infrastructure, conventional and VoIP telephony, IP Addressing, mobile networking, network services (eg DNS/DHCP), Internet/DMZ/VPN environments, videoconferencing, network security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), as well as network monitoring, management, and performance tools and methods. Depending on the project, some travel and/or overtime work may be required.
A significant part of the required daily activities involves documentation related to technical standards and network design as well as project management and change management methodologies.

Qualifications:
Candidate will satisfy the majority of the following list of qualifications.

- Six years experience in an architect, design and/or project implementation role for a large enterprise network
- Hands-on experience with Cisco network hardware including Routers, Switches, and security appliances
- Knowledge and experience with networking protocols and configurations including OSPF, BGP, HSRP, multicast, SIP, QoS, VLANs, and MPLS
- Experience with wireless and mobile networking
- Experience with design and implementation of data center networks, including blade server environments and server virtualization
- Experience with design and implementation of telephone systems and related voice technologies
- Experience with the design of physical networks including fiber and copper cabling
- Knowledge and experience with network management systems
- Familiarity with operating systems (Cisco IOS, Linux, Windows) and Scripting languages
- Ability to work effectively alone and as a member of a team to complete assignments
- Must have the initiative to create structure and definition around a project, and to drive it through to successful completion
- Experience in project management methodology
- Ability to maintain focus on multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills

For immediate consideration, please forward all resumes to (see below) or call.

Synergis serves a myriad of clients across nearly all industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The outcomes of these relationships are demonstrated in a growing list of more than 300 clients and industry recognitions by Inc. magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. From its foundation in 1997, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals in all areas of information technology. Recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals for over 10 years. For more information about Synergis, please visit the company website.

Synergis is an Equal Opportunity employer.