POC ALL ACTIONS; Nedda E. Amos, SEND RESUMES TO; NAmos@aflac | aflac Senior Network Engineer (Job Number:00049285) Description Spread Your Wings We are the duck. We inspire and are inspired, listen and respond, empower our people, give back to our community, and most importantly, celebrate every success along the way. We do it all ... The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of Americas best known brands. Aflac has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the sixteenth consecutive year in January 2014 and as one of Americas Most Admired Companies for the thirteenth year in March 2014. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself—are you the duck? If so, there’s a home—and a flourishing career—for you at Aflac. The Company Aflac The Location Columbus, GA The Division Information Technology The Opportunity Senior Network Engineer Job Summary Leads and participates in the activities associated with identifying and analyzing network requirements to develop detailed design specifications for data, voice, and video traffic as well as network enhancements; coordinates assigned projects for completion from beginning to end and effectively communicates results to end-user; coaches and mentors junior team members in network engineering projects, providing direction and support Principal Duties & Responsibilities Takes a lead role in providing network design services, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures; coordinates and defines network requirements (i.e., design, configure, install, etc.) to include consulting with end-users to determine the scope and objectives of proposed networking configurations Oversees the timely and accurate analysis of end-user requirements; evaluates if network configuration is possible with existing resources and manages end-user expectations; develops and implements network backup and recovery plans Develops detailed implementation plans to accommodate network growth, security, and enhancements by maximizing functionality of network equipment Monitors network implementation, providing support in a timely and accurate manner; adheres to approved corporate and departmental policies relating to business procedures and philosophy Designs network performance reports detailing network status for management in an accurate and timely manner Analyzes data traffic patterns within network infrastructure to detect operational problems and recommends improvements to ensure optimal performance Identifies symptoms and instabilities in a timely and accurate manner, including performing analysis, capacity planning, and testing for organization’s network environment Makes recommendations to management on enhancements to network for quality and reliability improvement of the network’s performance Provides cost-effective recommendations to management; researches and identifies new technologies with the benefits of implementing those technologies Provides network security by configuring routers, switches, firewalls, etc., according to security standards Coordinates and participates in assigned projects, following the project from beginning to end, ensuring that the project continually supports the attainment of corporate goals and is completed in a timely, accurate, and quality manner Meets with end-user to determine the project scope, providing direction and technical support during the project Oversees the activities involved in quality resolution of complex technical issues; coordinates with appropriate departments to determine positive solutions; notifies management about any situation that could adversely impact the service provided to the end-user Monitors trends in documented incidents and determines appropriate actions necessary to eliminate future occurrences and improve customer service levels in an appropriate time frame Performs other duties as required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field and at least five years of network infrastructure experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:21:06 +0000
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