Summary:

The Network Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure and application components. This role would involve performing a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation and training tasks to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction.The Network Engineer provides direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.

Responsibilities:
- Design, setup and configuration of complex Data Center Network environments.
- Establishes and maintains networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
- Maximizes network performance through proactive monitoring; troubleshooting network problems and outages; plan, document, and schedule upgrades and changes to network infrastructure; collaborates with network architects on network optimization, design, and implementation
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)
- Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.
- Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities.
- Experience with network security technologies including firewall, VPN and IDS
- Experience working with Windows Server Platform, enterprise management experience a plus
- Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
- Responding to inquiries from clients, staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support.
- Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software application to resolve operational issues and restore services.
- Build and maintain good working relationship with key vendors.
- Create and maintain blueprints/guidelines for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting our cloud environments.
- Understanding of HIPAA guidelines.
- Familiarity with ISO 27000, ITIL, or other IT frameworks.
- Stay up to date with latest security, load balancing and networking trends; undergo training for new products; test products and solutions in Netsmart's environment.

Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in Data Center network design and support.
- Experience with Cisco and F5 systems equipment.
- Current CCNA or higher certifications desired.
- In depth experience in designing, managing and/or assessing complex IT infrastructures.
- Deep expertise in infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancing and networks
- Experience in the management of
- Bachelor's degree in technology
- Excellent communication skills and experience working externally with customers and/or partners
- Excellent operational and delivery skills
- Ability to \\"think big" and challenge conventional wisdom
- Ability to evolve with a rapidly changing business and environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a small business environment
- Availability in response to needs of the customer for installation, maintenance and equipment malfunctions

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate..