Network Engineer - San Jose, CA fusionstorm

FusionStorm is an award-winning, information technology delivery (ITD) companyTM. We combine best-of-breed products from leading vendors with a full suite of Professional and Managed Services to help our customers save money and grow their businesses. FusionStorm provides advanced technology and data center infrastructure expertise; world-class IT consulting, and managed and support services. We ensure our customers IT investments create value and realize high returns.


FusionStorm hires extraordinary people who strive to make a difference. Our success is in large part due to our outstanding talented and dedicated employees. If you thrive on transformation, empowerment to make a difference, and identification of solutions in an innovative environment, we want you to join our team.

FusionStorm is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in San Jose, Sacramento, Irvine, San Diego, Bakersfield, Las Vegas, Dallas Texas, Columbus Ohio, Franklin Massachusetts, New York City, Red Bank New Jersey, and Tampa Florida. For more information about FusionStorm, please visit www.fusionstorm.com.


We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer in San Jose, California.

The Network Engineer is responsible for the design, presales, and proof of concept implementations of infrastructure projects whether its Unified Communications, Data Center, or Security. This requires someone with a multi-faceted skill set. You would be handling multiple simultaneous sales, and design, and installation projects within the Northwest Region. This position requires a technically astute individual with a personality to engage with customers, manufacturer partners, and internal sales and technical staff.

Additional responsibilities could include remote administration and problem resolution of customer networks. If so, you may act as a Level 3 Support Engineer providing ongoing consulting and maintenance for FusionStorm's Managed Services customers. Travel to support region based customer headquarters is estimated at 25-35.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
o Must have CCIE or JNCIE Certification OR comparable expertise
o Provide technical information to assist with the sales cycle, quoting various manufacture Bill of Materials, with ability to assist post engineers on Install & Configurations & Professional Services
o Must have Routing and Switching knowledge, including previous 6500 and Nexus, Firewall, VPN and Wireless experience most beneficial
o Must have knowledge AND field experience of Routing and Switching knowledge, including previous experience with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or HP stackable switches or chassis based with respective service modules, VPN and Wireless.
o Must have knowledge AND field experience of Unified Communications telephony application knowledge, from Cisco portfolio versions 4.x and above including Call Manager, Unity, UCCX, CCME & CUE, and PSTN Gateways
o Experience with large scale MPLS or Unified Communications deployments a plus
o Experience with firewall configurations whether Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, or Stonegate a plus
o Minimum Technical Certification:
Cisco CCNP / CCVP / CCSP or Juniper JNCIS or equivalent experience; preference for CCIE or JNCIE
o You must also have excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executives, engineers, sales people, vendors and peers. This is essential to the position.
o Experience with architecture, design, and implementation of the following technologies: IP, ATM, Frame Relay, Gigabit Ethernet, VoIP, and Wireless-based technology.
o Ability to design enterprise network routing architectures using protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP and static routes.
o Strong ability to troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network issues in the LAN and WAN networks.
o Knowledge of Quality of Service, IPSec, Multicast and load balancing techniques are also essential.
o Willing to learn new technologies whether self driven, web based or instructor led
o Must also be able to work occasional weekends and on after-hours projects.

Additional experience with one or more of the following is also desired:
o Cisco Advanced Technologies such as WAAS, ACE, Nexus, NAC
o Juniper, Checkpoint, Palo Alto security products
o Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2008 and Exchange 2000/2003/2007
o Riverbed
o F5 Big IP
o HP ProCurve

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
o Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
o 5+ Years experience in IT Architecture.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
o Excellent analytical skills, organizational, time management and problem solving skills are essential.
o Must have strong work ethic, strive to satisfy customers.
o Possess ability to operate independently and timely with minor supervision.
o Must be a strong technical lead on projects with ability to mentor others.


Want to know more about FusionStorm
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In addition to offering competitive compensation plans and long-term career opportunities, FusionStorm provides an attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to its employees' good health, future financial security and peace of mind. Please visit our website for more information about our competitive benefits package: http://www.fusionstorm.com/Careers/TotalCompensation.aspx.

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

FusionStorm is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce.

Location:	San Jose, CA United States