Senior SME - Network

Sr, Network Engineer Role

We are seeking to hire a Sr, Network Engineer to develop and maintain functional and secure networks. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, a thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture, an passion for security and data protection.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices
• Manage firewalls, Palo Alto
• Monitor network performance and integrity
• Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Mentor team members on technical issues
• Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
• Communicate with users when needed
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, computer science, or management information systems
• 10-12 or more years of industry-related experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator
• Professional certification preferred (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)
• Solid background in network administration and architecture
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python, Perl)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills