If you are interested in working with cutting-edge technology; experience tremendous growth opportunity at highly competitive pay; please consider submitting your resume.

• Highly competitive pay and annual compensation increase

• Full benefits with multiple options (PPO plans, HSA plans, 401k)

• Tremendous opportunity for growth

• Opportunity to work and ongoing adoption of cutting edge technology

• Some schedule flexibility

• Relocation benefits for serious candidates

Job Description:

Cloud Proven Networks is seeking to fill the role of a Systems Engineer 1 support for the Cloud Proven Networks data network and hosting services. Support is provided to all lines of business and for both Internal and External network requirements. Employees work independently on major, complex projects with full competency. Employee will coordinate with both technical and non-technical staff and vendors on integrated voice and data applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide tier 1 & 2 support for network issues (e.g.) answers network-related questions; troubleshoots and debugs connections to peers, customers, vendors and internal network connections; anticipates, identifies, and defines problems; seeks root causes. Develops and implements practical and timely solutions.

• Recommends modifications to configurations that will reduce costs and/or improve service that typically span multiple business functions. Ability to understand a customer’s business needs and translate needs into IT specific requirements. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to the organization’s strategy and financial goals, reflecting an awareness of external dynamics.

• Demonstrates awareness by providing clear explanations for actions taken relative to customer requirements, needs, and industry trends. Identifies the ongoing needs of internal and/or external clients. Ensures these needs are met or exceeded. Applies quality assurance, testing concepts, and methodologies. Constructs comprehensive test plans based on a thorough understanding of business requirements.

• Collaborates with other members of formal and informal groups in the pursuit of common missions, vision, values and mutual goals. Places team needs and priorities above personal needs and involve others in making decisions that affect them.

• Desired Skills & Experience:

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the capacity of a Network and Systems Administrator in a multi-layer, low-latency, distributed hosting environment.

• Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper routers and switches and strong expertise in 1 or both platforms. Administer Linux and network equipment.

• Network Administration managing routers, switches, load balancers, cache servers, firewalls, traffic shapers, DHCP, and DNS.

• Knowledge of internet protocols such as OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, QoS, etc. (Preferred)

• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols.

• MUST be willing to work a rotating shift to provide 24X7 coverage

• Solid knowledge of monitoring tools and utilities.

• Experience with implementing and maintaining network security controls, logging, IDS/IPS

• · Experience working with enterprise open source systems

• Willingness to learn and work with multiple inter-locking applications, tools and technologies

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, responsiveness and creativity, flexibility, ability to plan and organize

• Experience with Enterprise Cisco/Aruba/Meru Networks Wireless 802.11 a / b / g / n

Skills:

• Great organizational, time management and problem solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work in fast paced environment

• Strong knowledge of Configuration Management / RPM management processes

• Willingness to work in a rotational 24x7 support operation and handle on-call duties as needed

Education:

Cisco Certified (CCNA, CCDA) level or other equivalent Cisco certifications preferred

Preferred:

• · Certifications with Juniper or other hardware a plus

• · Experience with Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks

• · Red Hat Systems Administration or Red Hat Certified Technician course-work / certifications a plus

Company Description:

Cloud Proven Networks is a technology consulting company located in Indianapolis, IN providing operational management consulting, technology strategy and implementation services to clients located across Indiana and selective clients in other states.

Cloud Proven Networks is about creating exceptional belief in what we do and who we are. At Cloud Proven our goal is to deliver lasting value and innovation to our customers, whom we consider to be our trusted partners.

As consultants, we enable business solutions by working together with our clients and combining the people, process, and technology resulting in successful solutions. As value creators, we provide the tools, methodology, and intellectual capital.