Senior Network Engineer - SNE25-34090

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Wireless Communication
Switches
TCP/IP
VLAN
Virtual Private Network
VoIP
Routing Information Protocol
Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
OSPF
Palo Alto
Microsoft Visio
Network
Network Design
Network Engineering
EIGRP
Firewall
Collaboration
Communication
Capacity Management
CheckPoint
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Access Control
Adaptability
Amazon Web Services
Auditing
Routing Protocols
Payment Card Industry
Problem Solving
Research
Routing
SolarWinds
Juniper
Leadership
Management
Metro Ethernet
Network Monitoring
QoS
Border Gateway Protocol
Citrix Netscaler
Computer Networking
DWDM
Documentation
Sonet
Splunk
T1

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Northampton, MA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update network documentation, architecture diagrams, and installation records.

  • Plan, design, and implement new network installations and capacity upgrades.

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of network issues.

  • Collaborate with vendors and partner agencies to resolve network-related problems.

  • Conduct capacity planning to ensure optimal performance across the environment.

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to team members.

  • Research and analyze issues to support problem resolution.

  • Ensure compliance with security standards and participate in audit remediation (e.g., PCI).

  • Travel to multiple facilities for deployment and maintenance of network equipment.

  • Assist with other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of enterprise-level network engineering experience.

  • 5+ years in a senior/lead role managing complex networking projects.

  • Strong expertise with routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP.

  • Hands-on experience with Cisco routing/switching, load balancers (Citrix NetScaler), VPN, Wi-Fi, and security technologies.

  • Proficiency with Access Control Lists, firewalls (Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto), and enterprise wireless systems.

  • Experience with network monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, Cisco Catalyst Center).

  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, WANs, and network segmentation.

  • Knowledge of AWS network architecture.

  • Understanding of T1, T3, SONET, DWDM, OC, and Metro Ethernet technologies.

  • Experience with VoIP and QoS.

  • Ability to create and maintain detailed Visio network diagrams.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Adaptability to changing priorities and operational demands.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

  • Cisco certifications required: CCNA, CCNP (or CCIE preferred).

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