Network Engineer III

The Network Engineer III at our company is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to network engineering and systems administration. This includes designing and implementing integrated networks, ensuring operational availability and security, and providing day-to-day application administration of monitoring tools like Cisco ISE and Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

Candidates seeking the Network Engineer III position should ideally have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside 5 years of networking experience. If you don't have the degree, 8 years of relevant experience can be substituted. Certifications such as Security+ and CCNA or CCNP certifications are also essential to demonstrate expertise.

For the Network Engineer III position, we prefer candidates to have certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), along with IAT-I Information Assurance certifications. These qualifications will help ensure you are well-prepared to handle the duties of the role.

As a Network Engineer III, you can expect to work in a collaborative and innovative environment. The role emphasizes teamwork and supports your professional development, meaning you'll be encouraged to continuously enhance your skills while tackling exciting challenges in a complex enterprise setting.

The company offers an attractive benefits package for the Network Engineer III position, including full coverage of employee benefit premiums for medical, dental, and vision, a matching 401K plan, professional development reimbursement, and even pet insurance to ensure your well-being and that of your loved ones.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects or tasks you've undertaken involving Cisco ISE. Discuss your role in policy creation, TACACS management, or AD integration, and emphasize your troubleshooting skills or any innovations you've brought to your previous projects.

Security in networking is crucial as it protects sensitive data and ensures the integrity of communications. Discuss protocols you've implemented, such as 802.1x for authentication, and how security best practices have helped your past organizations mitigate risks and secure their networks.

Choose a specific example where your analytical skills made a difference. Explain the issue, the steps you took to diagnose and fix it, and the positive outcomes. Be sure to underline teamwork or collaboration if applicable, as it showcases communication skills.

Mention tools like SolarWinds, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, or any others you've worked with. Be specific about how you utilized these tools, the metrics you monitored, and any optimizations you achieved through them. This demonstrates not just experience but also efficiency in your role.

Express your commitment to continuous learning through attending workshops, webinars, or pursuing relevant certifications. Mention any blogs, forums, or communities you're part of where you gain insights into the latest trends and technologies in networking.

Discuss proactive monitoring, patch management, routine assessments, and troubleshooting strategies. Provide examples of metrics you review regularly and any processes you've implemented to enhance network performance.

Outline a logical approach that follows identifying symptoms, gathering data, isolating affected areas, and implementing solutions. Share a specific incident where you successfully turned a situation around and restored network functionality.

Talk about various types of networking protocols you've worked with, such as TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS. Highlight any hands-on experience you have implementing or troubleshooting these protocols, which will show your depth of knowledge.

Explain your approach to documenting networks, including using tools like Visio for diagrams or detailed change logs. Emphasize the importance of documentation in maintaining clear communications within teams and for compliance purposes.

Discuss your experience working with other departments, such as security or systems administration. Provide an example of a project that required teamwork and how effective communication and collaboration led to successful outcomes.