Senior Network Engineer

PERMANENT FULL TIME JOB

LOCATION: WASHINGTON DC

NO SPONSORSHIPS

IMMEDIATE NEED.

8+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS CISCO ENGINEER

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participating in network-related projects by recommending solutions for network strategy, performance, and security-related issues
• Providing network-engineering solutions and options for the organization.
• Assisting with development of network specifications and standards in support of the firm’s IT direction.
• Assisting with development and recommendations for network growth, security, and improvements. 
• Analyzing the existing infrastructure to improve efficiency and ROI of investments.
• Working with vendors to ensure SOW is fulfilled and implementation is appropriate and correct. 
• Helping define and maintain KPI for network performance and participating in capacity planning for the firm’s infrastructure environment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure incidents to minimize the impact to the business and restore services.
• Installing and troubleshooting performance issues in a Cisco based network within a global law firm. 
• Participating in the development and administration of DR / BC environment to support the firm’s vision for a minimal downtime infrastructure. 
• Performing routine and emergency maintenance of all networking equipment.  
• Escalating and partnering with other IT groups to diagnose and resolve enterprise application or network issues.
• Documenting in detail the resolutions to issues in the Knowledge Management System.
• Taking the lead on projects assigned, following work plans and meeting deadlines as outlined for the project.
• Participating in the On-Call rotation within the network operations group to provide 24/7 support for all of the firm’s offices globally.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience
• Four-year college degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in providing networking support in a Global Cisco network and voice environment.
• Experience in legal information technology preferred. 
• CCNA and/or CCNP certification, or demonstrated level of knowledge.
• Technical Skills
• CCNA and/or CCNP level training, as well as demonstrated experience with SDWAN, QoS, BGP, EIGRP and TCP/IP concepts in general. CCIE is a plus.
• Experience with Cisco SDWAN, Cisco ISE, Azure Cloud networking, Palo Prisma Access and Palo Alto firewalls is a plus. 
• Experience with Nexus IOS, CAT 9400 and 9000 Series switching.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software.
• Experience with Linux and Ansible for network automation is a plus.
• Ability to identify practical solutions to complex problems which may require the introduction of new technology, refinements to existing technology solutions or manual processes.
• Ability to analyze technical problems to insure proper resolution.
• Communication & Writing
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent oral and written communication including reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to identify the appropriate method of communication.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Professionalism & Judgement
• Ability to work in a high energy and ever changing environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Exceptional client service for both internal and external stakeholder.
• Problem Solving & Strategic Focus
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to define goals, prioritize tasks, and follow through to achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously by addressing priorities to insure all deadlines are met.