Sr Network Engineer

This is a contract to hire role.

1. Maintain and manage network (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto..) routers, switches, firewalls, circuits, patch panels, IDF/MDF rooms and data centers.

2. Understand and troubleshoot issues for Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ACI, Aruba Wireless, Aruba Clearpass, OPManager, VM, and storage.

3. Understand business concerns and technology needs while identifying unique opportunities and develop independent solutions for client and company needs.

4. Lead and support Starz identified projects including, but not limited to, new technology rollouts and software/hardware upgrades to current systems. Manage deliverables associated with a project by prioritizing, tracking, and completing assigned tasks.

5. Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and also the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

6. Create and maintain documentation for all standard technical support policies, procedures, and practices

Education, Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Network Administration, Technical Communications, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 5 years technical experience in a Cisco, Cisco ACI, Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba Clearpass, wireless, and storage environments.

Minimum 5 years in network administration including VLAN creation, routing, switching, IP management of EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, multicast, unicast, troubleshooting and network monitoring tools.

Hardware and software problem solving, use of Windows, Mac and Android operating systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Understanding of IT networking principles.

Demonstrated experience effectively collaborating with other departments (e.g. executives, facilities, public relations, creative services, and external partners).

Solid knowledge and experience with network routing & switching