Network Engineer

Smart Source is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer for a position that is hybrid (on site 60%, remote 40%) in Herndon, VA.

This position is NOT available for C2C basis. Please do not apply if you cant work on W2.

Overview:

The Sr. Network Engineer plays a pivotal role in planning, implementing, and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure. This multifaceted position encompasses various responsibilities, ranging from project management to operational management, aimed at ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and security of the network environment.

Responsibilities:

Acquisition and Deployment:

Assist in procurement of network hardware, and software in support of implementation and development efforts.

Support the deployment of workstations, network devices, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems.

Maintain end-of-life documentation of network devices to be used during annual budget planning.

Work with Internet Service Providers to acquire and decommission telecommunications circuits.

Operational Management:

Implement and administer existing network hardware and equipment. This includes routers, switches, firewalls and UPS units.

Perform upgrades of existing network devices to ensure operating systems and hardware components are current

Perform network, server and security audits, review logs for errors and trends, and ensure proper security posture is maintained.

Ensure network connectivity between all corporate offices, vendor facilities and cloud environments.

Optimize network traffic routing/switching and make updates to optimize efficiency.

Establish network connectivity for new branches, corporate offices, and ATM locations.

Monitor IT Service Management Systems and respond to incidents, problems or requests related to network services.

Create and/or maintain network design diagrams and documentation.

Create and/or maintain monitoring and alerting of network services

Coaches and guides team members with less experience.

Maintain excellent communication with internal and external parties.

Participate in rotational “on-call” schedules.

Strategy and Planning:

Take ownership for planning and managing large and complex project tasks.

Formulates network designs and solutions that ensure delivery of project requirements.

Evaluate existing network designs and make recommendations for improving efficiency, resiliency, and availability.

Lead capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for networking systems.

Develops and delivers presentations to internal audiences.

Work with management to develop strategies for automating manual processes.

Influences others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Qualifications:

Four-year college diploma or university degree in the field of Systems and Computer Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience

10 years’ experience as a network engineer supporting enterprise networks

6+ years providing firewalls

6+years' experience with cloud connectivity

Very proficient in SolarWinds

Very proficient with Firepower