Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage the organization’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
- Lead the planning, configuration, and optimization of network systems, ensuring high availability and scalability.
- Troubleshoot network issues and provide root cause analysis, resolving incidents in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and other departments to integrate network solutions with the organization's systems.
- Perform regular network performance monitoring and conduct capacity planning to ensure the network can handle growing demands.
- Implement and enforce network security protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configuration templates, and policies.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior network engineers, assisting with troubleshooting and professional development.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually improve network architecture and security.
- Manage and optimize the use of cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) where applicable.
- Ensure network compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide on-call support and perform network upgrades or maintenance as required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 6 years of experience (or Bachelors with 8 years of experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or relevant field. Degree may be substituted with additional relevant industry experience and / or industry accepted training and certification.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
- Extensive experience with enterprise-level routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
- Proficiency with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.).
- Experience with cloud networking services and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of network security best practices and experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
- Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or similar are highly preferred.
- Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, and WAN optimization.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a T5 Security+ CE
