The Senior Network Engineer role is to ensure the stability and integrity of the client’s network infrastructure and services. The role assists with planning, designing, and developing local area network (LAN), metro area network (MAN), and wide area network (WAN) across the organization. Responsibilities include participating in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will analyze and resolve complex network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, utilizing advanced troubleshooting methods, techniques, and tools. The role requires proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve system issues.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Managing LAN/MAN/WAN, Firewall (VPN), Load Balancing Technology, Wireless Networking, Cloud Networking; document and maintain advanced troubleshooting techniques and capacity planning methods on systems (e.g., diagrams, technical specifications, operating manuals).
- Providing research and recommendations for continuous process improvement, including evaluating vendor proposals in line with procurement policies and procedures.
- Working on projects/systems/issues of medium to large complexity as a project team member.
- Performing the duties of the Senior Network Engineer as required.
Qualifications:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent.
- 7+ years of Data Network experience preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco Switching and Routing, F5 LTM/ASM, network security, and network management systems.
- CCNA, CCNP, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or equivalent hands-on and network design experience.
- F5-CSE certification.
Strong Working Knowledge of the Following Technologies:
- Extensive knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of network hardware and software.
- Extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless/VoIP hardware/software technology, network infrastructure, design, topology, protocols, and operating procedures.
- Cisco Nexus Switch Technology (VPC, NXOS & FEX).
- Cisco Catalyst Switch Technology (VSS, IOS including Universal, Layer 2/3 technologies, Stackwise).
- Cisco ISR and ASR Router Technology (IOS including Universal, Layer 3 technologies, routing protocols).
- Routing Protocols (EIGRP, BGP, PBR, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and OSPF).
- Cisco NFG Firewall (VPN Client (IPSEC/SSL), LAN-to-LAN).
- Cisco Wireless Technology (LWAPP & Autonomous), WCS and/or Prime Wireless LAN Management.
- Application Load Balancer (LTM, ASM, iRules).
- DNS/DHCP and IPAM Technology.
- Other Technologies: Radius, TACACS, QoS, Packet Capturing and Analysis, Metro Ethernet and Dark Fiber services, understanding of Copper & Fiber cabling.
- Network Monitoring Tools.
- Strong network troubleshooting skills.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Cloud Experience – Google, Azure, AWS.
- Gigamon.
- VoIP Knowledge.
- Multicasting Knowledge.
- Optical Network.
