Sr. Network Engineer

Seeking candidates in the following locations:

Denver, CO

Portland, OR

Sterling, VA

Plano, TX

Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Travel: Up to 25% domestically

Compensation: $140k - $160k + 20% bonus

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for key decisions on the architecture and design of Operational Technology services network, Corporate Network and Cybersecurity including physical and logical standards, basis of design definition, Data Center implementations and documentation turnover to production support. The position requires expertise in support of running highly available, secure, and scalable networks. The position works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Lead design, engineering, and maintenance activities for a large datacenter network

Contribute to technical and operational product services definition

Evaluate and recommend new physical and logical architectures, technologies, and standards as needed

Evaluate and maintain traffic flows across transit and backbone links

Provide Tier III support for network related problems and manage escalated incident cases to resolution

Develop Engineering policies and procedures to ensure consistency in standards and leveraging of common designs

Establish and measure network performance relative to targets and customer SLA

Perform troubleshooting of backbone network

Manage service configuration activities for large, strategic customers

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field is preferred

Prior experience (7+ years) as a network engineer

Certifications in one or more of the following disciplines preferred: Cisco Networking CCN, CCNE, JNCIP or JNCIE.

ITIL V2/3 Foundation, Scripting: Python, Perl, PHP, and shell are a plus

Hands on experience with Routers and switches: Cisco, Juniper, Brocade

Hands on experience with Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Networks

Working knowledge of logical architectures MPLS / EVPN / VXLAN / OTV / L3VPN

Strong understanding of routing protocols: eBGP, iBGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP

Service Provider Layer2/Layer3 configuration knowledge

Thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, growth environment

Excellent oral and written communications skills with a customer service focused mindset

Strong analytical and effective problem-solving skills

Solid understanding project management principles

Self-starter who possesses good time management skills

Fast learner who can adapt to changing requirements

Flexible and willing to work additional hours when necessary to meet customer and project demands

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

You're a self-guided individual with an inner drive to manage multiple projects while collaborating with internal staff, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.

You have strong attention to detail and can prioritize workload across implementation projects and support services.

You bring both creative and analytical approaches to complex problems.

You continuously keep up with new products and enjoy learning about new technologies

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts - even a cell phone subsidy.

We foster a culture of appreciation, including employee recognition.

Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, and barbecues.

We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.