Network Engineer II

Essential Functions

• Responsible for technical management, operation and maintenance of the network infrastructure 
• Acts as Lead in Global and Regional infrastructure projects
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of network-related processes and procedures to the completion of complex assignments
• Investigates and resolves problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues
• Evaluates, tests, and recommends specific network solutions
• Designs secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the enterprise
• Defines network business requirements and implements effective global network strategies
• Implementation and ongoing management of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, wan optimizers and load-balancers
• Provides ongoing information to management and peers regarding the general health of the environment, as well as enhancements and innovations
• Keeps updated on industry trends and emerging technologies as applicable to Parexel.
• Keeps IT management abreast of any changes in the technologies which may impact business decisions
• Participates periodically in a global on-call rotation

Key Accountabilities

• Maintains a reliable network infrastructure for all users
• Works to ensure maximum connectivity to essential systems
• Works closely with other IT Management and technical staff to evaluate and test network products
• Defines, reviews, and maintains detailed hardware/software technical standards, especially related to installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of LAN/WAN systems
• Monitors key system parameters to ensure optimum performance is being maintained
• Assists procurement team with purchases of hardware, software and services as required

Skills

• Highly organized and have clear, concise communication skills
• Ability to function in a Global organization with a flexible and dynamic team environment
• Specific experience is required in implementing and supporting enterprise network technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, Wan Optimization, wireless network solutions, and Cisco IP VPN, among others
• Detailed understanding of advanced network security topics, such as firewalls, data encryption techniques and standards, vulnerability identification and risk mitigation, etc.
• Experience in networking aspects of cloud platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure
• Client-focused approach to work
• Load balancing experience - F5

Education

• College degree in a relevant technical area or equivalent work experience
• Relevant industry certifications a plus

• Language Skills
• Must be fluent in English

• Minimum Work Experience
• 5+ years of experience in a technical support role for LAN/WAN network systems
• In-depth knowledge of network environments (including providers and services)
• Experience with advanced network diagnostic tools
• Prior relationships with network suppliers or experience working for a supplier