Senior Network Engineer

This position requires the expertise level in various disciplines within IT Networking. The candidate will provide support in all aspects of Network infrastructure consisting of LAN/WAN, HW & SW, routers, switches, firewalls, management systems, and monitoring systems. This individual will provide diagnoses, resolution, and documentation in all aspects of supporting, implementing, and managing an enterprise network environment.

Responsibilities:

Ensures that the performance and availability of the network infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards in order that maximum productivity is achieved.

Design, Configuration, Implementation, and Support of all network components.

Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic services.

Manage Load Balancers, Routers, Switches, and Firewalls

Participation in Day-to-Day Operations of Hosting and Corporate environments

Analysis of complex network problems and coordination of resolutions

Conduct and assists in product evaluations and research, including beta testing and analysis of network tools, hardware and software.

On-Call for after-hours and weekend support.

Maintain complete detail technical documentation of the network environment.

Other functions include reviewing contracts with Service Providers, analyzing new technologies and determining their applicability in the firm's network, analyzing current WAN bandwidth usage and forecasting future requirements, and providing support in troubleshooting routing, switching and circuit problems

Job Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years in all top Gartner ranked technologies

Expertise Level knowledge of LAN and WAN based technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, Layer 2/3 Switching & Routing and proficient in TCP/IP

Expertise Level Layer 1 through 7 troubleshooting ability

Minimum 10 years Hands-on experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multi-user, multi-protocol networks

Large enterprise experience with a significantly distributed infrastructure is important (i.e. branch offices etc.)

Minimum 10 years Hands-on experience using Cisco Routers and Switches

Minimum 10 years Hands-on experience With Firewall Technologies

5+ years with Palo Alto Firewalls

IPSEC/GRE & SSL User VPN and Remote Access technologies

Familiarity with network management tools such as Cisco Prime, Riverbed Profiler, Gigamon, Cisco ISE & Panorama, Aruba Mobility Master

Experience with Cisco Wireless technologies including WCS, WLC and Light APs

Expertise Level knowledge of Infrastructure Security and Policy

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems related field or Equivalent work experience.

Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic Internet environment.

Expertise Level knowledge with design and implementation of large complex networks.

Expertise Level knowledge with coordinating vendors, carriers, and other service provider activities

Expertise Level knowledge in developing and implementing sound operational procedures

Demonstrated ability to completely manage a project from thought to completion. Includes managing stake holder expectations and ensuring the project completes on time and on budget.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be willing to be "on-call" for after-hours support as needed.

Must be willing to work extended hours and critical Holidays.

Cloud Technologies including SDWAN & Zero Trust infrastructure experience a major plus

Experience in Azure networking and on-prem migration to Cloud services a plus.

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.