Network Systems Engineer/Sr. Systems Engineer, IT - Lakeland - Systems Engineering involves defining, developing, maintaining and advising on the effective use of the Publix information technology architecture. The Network Engineering team is responsible for LAN/WAN Networks, Datacenter networking support, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Wireless, and Quality of Service. Some examples of systems engineering tasks include:
- Cisco WAN/LAN networking hardware and IOS installation, configuration, integration and support including Nexus 7000, Catalyst 6509, 3750, 2900 series, and ACE load balancers
- system and network management activities
- problem-determination and resolution
- project team participation, and
- new technology awareness, research and system integration
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent
- minimum of five years systems engineering experience with Cisco networks in a large corporate environment
- minimum of three years systems engineering experience implementing and supporting Cisco networks
- Datacenter networking support and troubleshooting
- experience supporting a wide variety of networking components including Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points, MPLS, Frame-Relay, ATM, ISDN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and RIPv2
- experience supporting firewall systems like Checkpoint FW1 and Provider-1
- excellent communication and team skills
- flexible and able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- demonstrate ability to work under minimal supervision
- high degree of self-motivation, commitment and integrity
- ability to design, implement and support complex wide area networks
- experience with both wired and wireless networks
- experience with network management products
- excellent understanding of network security
- networking certifications
- good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and to be a team member)
- show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work, and a
- commitment to Publix and our Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or an analytical discipline or equivalent experience
- CCIE written/CCNP/CCDP/CCNA Certifications
- IPS, ACE Load Balancers, Checkpoint Firewall, Secure Computing Web Washer, CA Spectrum and eHealth, HP Network Automation, CiscoSecure Access Control Server, Wireshark, and NetScout Performance Manager
- Additional Information
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Please be sure to monitor your email daily for communications you may receive during the recruiting and selection process for this position.
Benefits
▪ Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost ▪ An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock ▪ 401(k) retirement savings plan ▪ Group health plan (with prescription benefits) ▪ Group dental plan ▪ Group vision plan ▪ Sick pay ▪ Long-term disability insurance ▪ Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits) ▪ Tuition reimbursement ▪ Vacation pay ▪ 6 paid holidays (can be used on other days) ▪ Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria ▪ Paycheck direct deposit ▪ Credit union ▪ Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases.
Year End Bonus
One month's pay (pro-rated in the first year) if associate remains employed through issue date of bonus check
