Required Skills and Experience *
-5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer in a complex, multi-platform, multi-protocol environment.
-Proven experience in planning, designing, and documenting Cisco-equipped networks with over 15,000 nodes, including large domains and deployments.
-Expertise in selecting and strategically directing network and security technologies and architecture.
-Proficiency in network security design and solutions, including concept testing, vulnerability and penetration testing, and threat mitigation.
-Advanced skills in network monitoring, analysis, management, and configuration tools, or server/systems monitoring and management tools.
-Packet-level expertise in network traffic analysis.
-Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead diverse teams and work collaboratively.
-Comprehensive knowledge of LAN and WAN operations, including routing, topology, QoS, Multicast, network protocols, and MetroEthernet.
-In-depth knowledge and experience with MPLS, NAC, VPN, remote access servers, security devices, firewalls, security protocols, IDS/IPS, NAT/PAT, ACS, Adaptive Authentication, SecurID, Radius/LDAP/TACACS, and wireless technologies.
-High School Diploma/GED.
-CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.
Job Description *
The Senior Cisco Network Engineer is responsible for providing a wide range of technical engineering support, design, and architecture for monitoring and managing data infrastructure and systems. This role involves developing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures, and acting as a liaison with contractors and vendors to ensure network and infrastructure integrity and security. The engineer will mentor Network Engineers, work independently on network designs, and lead implementation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
-Perform maintenance and upgrades of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and network management systems.
-Monitor network connectivity to ensure high-quality data transmission.
-Provide technical support for LAN/MAN/WAN/Security/Wireless and cloud-based networks to various departments and users.
-Manage day-to-day network issues and maintain enterprise Service Level Agreements (SLA).
Project Involvement:
-Evaluate new applications to determine their impact on the existing network and systems infrastructure.
-Recommend and oversee necessary operational or security enhancements.
-Coordinate contracted network penetrations to validate security infrastructure and implement remediation recommendations.
-Collaborate with user project managers and other IT groups to successfully implement projects.
-Manage contractors and consultants on security and network-related projects.
Policy and Security:
-Participate in policy creation, periodic security reviews of existing information systems, and assist in the requirements and solution definition process for new information systems.
-Design, implement, maintain, and modify perimeter and network security devices and/or systems.
-Review requirements, develop network standards, and secure data networks infrastructure, including the network perimeter, remote access, main campus, WAN, leased or owned spaces, data center, and wired and wireless environments.
-Identify and resolve hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to networks.
-Promote governance and compliance with security standards, policies, and procedures, and maintain network security infrastructure with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, process, and reliability.