Network Consultant

This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, fully testing and managing our company's network infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead a team of network engineers ranging in experience and expertise. Leadership will be required in areas including prioritization, escalations, high-profile troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network design, security, and performance optimization.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement network solutions to meet cross-functional business requirements.

• Manage and maintain (Cisco/Meraki) network infrastructure, including wireless access points, routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.

• Advise a team of network engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.

• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate network solutions with other systems.

• Prepare and maintain documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching.

• High proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

• Superior troubleshooting and investigatory skills with a strong sense of urgency in high-profile outage situations.

• In-depth knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, FCOE and FC environments

• Ability to implement & deliver complex technical projects within a defined schedule covering LAN, WAN, Wireless, 4/5G, SD-WAN, VPNs, NAC, and Zero Trust

• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, and other core networking hardware.

• Expertise in network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in network performance tuning and optimization.

• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.

• Experience with network security technologies and best practices.