Lead Network Engineer - Purchase, NY - ONSITE

Job Title: Network Lead Engineer

Long term contract

Location: Purchase New York - ONSITE Hybrid

About the position

The Network Lead supports the organization and the Technology Infrastructure team in daily technological operations from a network and systems perspective. The role is responsible for the management of a team and the proper administration and maintenance of network devices, systems, servers and connectivity. This person will also be involved and take a lead role in projects, particularly those that involve the build-out or relocation of technology services from site to site. The person will work closely with all Information Technology team members, technology vendors as well as across all divisions of the company. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Job Responsibilities (others may be assigned)

· Maintain network infrastructure; internal/external connectivity, switches, firewalls routers, iOS versions, servers and technology hardware

· Manage a team of two to five Network Engineers/Administrators, review and manage performance.

· Work with team members and cross-functionally as well as with Telecom carriers on technology projects and system refreshes

· Participate in and manage system availability/security audits; recommend, resolve and close vulnerabilities

· Maintain and administer intrusion prevention and detection systems

· Configure and deploy infrastructure systems and solutions

· Upgrade/Scale enterprise network by analyzing, assessing, testing and installing required components

· Maintain network systems/device inventory and vendor contracts

· Recommend and procure network devices and systems

· Participate in and lead Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity tests and efforts.

· Document systems and connectivity topologies

· Maintain a high level of system availability and work towards the elimination of single points of failure