Senior Network Engineer

Job Description
The Senior Network Engineer role is responsible for operating, designing, planning and implementing local and wide-area network solutions and services between multiple platforms and protocols, including IP and VOIP. The incumbent is responsible for troubleshooting network issues and coordinating with vendors for installation of routers and switches. The role requires providing project implementation assistance, project planning, cost analysis, vendor comparisons, training, and assisting with proposal writing.

Responsibilities
WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:

Design, plan, and implement local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP)

Install, configure and manage network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, proactively identify potential issues using network management tools and diagnostic utilities, including working with system administrators to ensure smooth operation of all IT systems

Develop and maintain network security policies, including regular testing and preventative maintenance

Work with cross-functional teams to identify and document network requirements, and manage project implementations

Evaluate and make recommendations on new network technologies/products to improve network resilience, performance and reduce costs

Create training for end-users on enterprise network functionality and provide post-implementation support

Assist with proposal writing, including identifying key networking-related items, requirements and details

Conduct project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in application infrastructure or network engineering

Expertise in routing protocols, such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and experience with network security systems such as Firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS

Expertise in various networking technologies such as LAN, WANs, MPLS, and VPNs

Experience supporting multi-vendor environments including Aruba, Cisco, F5, among others.

Understanding of OSI model, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and TCP/IP protocols

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management execution

Experience reporting on network solutions and identifying continuous improvement and automation opportunities

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Networking, or Information Systems, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of application infrastructure or network engineering

Must be legally authorized to work in the Untied States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more of the following Certifications preferred: CCNP, CCIE, Network+, CCNA