Sr. Network Engineer

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following: 

• This is a hands-on engineer position 

• Prepare and coordinate project/task plans for network changes and document progress 

• Assist Network Manager with prioritization of work across the network team (including self). This would include break/fix, project initiatives, and strategic planning. 

• The candidate will be responsible leading and guiding Sr level Network Engineers 

• Management of VLAN connectivity documentation 

• Ensure that all switches are patched and standard approved configuration files are maintained.

• As the environment changes, he/she will contribute strategically to re-configuration and design.

• Coordinates with Server Administration and WAN operations teams to avoid unintended interruptions of service 

• Function within a team of several network engineers while leading the overall effort (this role is both hands on and a leader) 

• Support Cisco VLAN environment 

• Work with the TSO technology staff to ensure the network environment meets business strategy/direction, is secure and supports business critical applications on a highly available basis 

• Analyze and resolve network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes 

• Provide Tier 1 through Tier 4 (Architecture) engineering support, advice, and consultation 

• Maintain system documentation 

• Consult with users and program management conducting information assessments to determine user needs and to define network solutions to meet user requirements 

• Conduct research concerning the development of network systems and related technologies 

• Coordinate and ensure the standard implementation of policies, procedures, and systems operations with support personnel 

• Write and/or maintain documentation for network software and operational procedures 

• Monitor hardware to ensure it is sufficiently updated to current standards and security requirements 

• Conduct on-going network system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the system's hardware, software, and communications components and its effectiveness in meeting management information needs 

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures for the network and network resources 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) 

• Cisco Wireless 

• Cisco ISE/TACACS/RADIUS 

• Cisco ASA firewalls 

• Checkpoint firewalls 

• Cisco wireless technologies/controllers 

• F5 Load Balancer technologies 

• Various security appliance working knowledge (Imperva, SourceFire, FirePower, IDS/IPS) 

• Bachelor's degree preferred 

• 6-8 years of experience in Cisco WAN, LAN, VLAN, network management and design (in-lieu of college education) 

• 4-6 years' experience managing a small team of network engineers 

• 4-6 years progressive Cisco device/appliance support 

• Hands-on experience with Cisco router switch security configurations 

• Must have excellent customer-focused problem solving and communication skills 

• Preferred Technical Certification(s): CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, CCNA-Security, CISSP, etc. 

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time. 

• Located and working from a remote location. 

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.). 

• Frequent sitting and/or standing.