Network Infrastructure Engineer

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Black Mountain, NC. As an IT professional, you will be responsible for planning, designing, deploying, executing and maintaining our existing and future network/systems infrastructure including LAN/WAN/WLAN, VOIP, security, routers, switches, firewalls, servers, power systems and internet facing services. This individual performs site surveys and audits to ensure that the organization's network infrastructure meets the proper specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to plan, design, document and deploy the overall network including routers, switches, WAN/LAN/WLAN and virtual private networks
• Design and support network infrastructure for the Windows, Linux and Unix systems utilizing Cisco products and technologies
• Design, implement and maintain server, web, email and firewall solutions
• Contributes to technical design of network in partnership with all areas of IT
• Manage and maintain the network architecture along with network security solutions
• Maintain and configure firewall, intrusion detection systems and other network security solutions, such as, Cisco ISE
• Serve as a point of escalation, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and network related issues
• Monitor network performance and identify bottlenecks and trends
• Identify and plan how to implement hardware and software upgrades, patches and tune-ups
• Analyzes and configures web facing services, such as, proxy servers
• Develops, implements and monitors security policies and procedures
• Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements and technologies related to network infrastructure
• Provide technical support and guidance to system users and other technical staff
• Document network topology, configurations and procedures
• Reviews vendor and trade publications to ensure that newly identified vulnerabilities with IP routing software/hardware are evaluated for risk to our deployments
• Ability to multi-task

Required Skills:

• Must have managed/owned a project utilizing the full project management lifecycle process
• Strong communication, teamwork & organizational skills are required

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related disciplines
• 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure and systems engineering
• Experience in managing and supporting networks, including Linux and Windows based systems
• Knowledge and experience in managing servers, LANs/WANs/WLANs, routers, switches and firewalls
• Working knowledge of Cisco technologies and products, including Cisco ISE
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to troubleshoot network and security related issues
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Cisco certifications are a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available. Travel is required, expected up to 10%.
• Job location is Black Mountain, NC

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