Senior Network Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Network Engineer

Shift Type: N/A

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Location:

Senior

Category:
Information Technology

Job Type: Full-time

Travel:

* Please note that this position will have the opportunity to be remote*

• Network Design & Architecture:
  Design, deploy, and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-based networks to support business operations and growth.
• Infrastructure Management:
  Configure, manage, and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and wireless technologies.
• Security & Compliance:
  Implement and enforce network security best practices, including segmentation, encryption, and monitoring to ensure compliance with industry standards, such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
• Troubleshooting & Support:
  Serve as the escalation point for complex networking issues, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid incident resolution.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and implement improvements for scalability and reliability.
• Documentation & Standards:
  Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to ensure seamless IT operations and integrations.
• Vendor Management:
  Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with network hardware, software, and service providers.
• Project Management:
  Manage large-scale projects in a timely manner.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred, but not required).
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of professional networking experience with increasing responsibility, including at least 3 years in a senior/lead role.
• Certifications (preferred but not required): CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Palo Alto and Aruba technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN, VPNs, NAC, and wireless networking.
  • Network monitoring tools (Solar Winds, PRTG, Nagios, etc.).
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, leadership abilities, and a collaborative mindset.