Sr. Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer is a critical member of the Network Operations Team, responsible for ensuring the

stability, security, and optimal performance of the departments network infrastructure. This position reports to the

Security Risk Compliance Office Program Director of the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprises (FTE). This position requires that

the incumbent have advanced technical expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting complex network

environments, including routers, switches, wireless systems, and load balancers.

Responsibilities

Management of Layer 2 and 3 protocols including routers and switches. Focus on sustaining the necessary data

throughput rate by monitoring network activity to mitigate performance problems.

Proactively monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for the FTE’s Network Infrastructure including campus,

roadside, backbone, LAN, Walk-in Centers, partner networks and third-party connectivity.

Review FTE’s network architecture and design including failover capabilities and recommend changes to

optimize performance and reliability.

Implement and oversee network security measures, including access controls, segmentation, and disaster

recovery plans, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Leverage SolarWinds to create dashboards to monitor the Network Infrastructure and proactively

troubleshoot performance, connectivity including management reporting dashboards.

Monitor and deploy patches and updates to all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls, and other

supporting equipment.

Participate and support Network and Security Operations team in designing Cloud architecture. This includes

capacity, failover, stability, and security design.

Maintain accurate inventory controls supporting FTE’s network infrastructure.

Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams and depict any changes along with associated

documentation including change control approvals.

Assist the SRCO team with investigation, triage forensic analysis, and evidence preservation regarding

cybersecurity events.

Ensure compliance with established standards, polices, configuration guidelines established by SRCO and

Industry best practices such as NIST.

Requirements:

Education:

- This is a Full Time On-Site Position. No Remote Work Allowed.

- Four (4) year degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

- Must have 8 years of hands-on experience with:

o Layer 2/3 routing protocols including troubleshooting complex issues.

o Deployment and management of routers and switches

o Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures such as AWS, Azure platforms

- Must have 7 years’ experience with Unix (RedHat), Windows, VMWare, and other platforms

Certification:

- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – REQUIRED)

- Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA – REQUIRED)

- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE – preferred)