Sr. Network Engineer

Position Senior Network Engineer

Location Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Employment Contract W2

Responsibilities:-

• Design, deploy and configure functional networks (LAN, WAN, SDWAN, Wi-Fi).
• Design, deploy and configure security devices (Firewalls/IPS/VPN).
• Manage NAC/ISE/ACS services and policies.
• Configure and install switches, servers, routers, and other network devices, perform upgrades when needed.
• Maintain patch configuration information for the devices. The timelines for the applicable patch rollout would depend on the severity levels defined by the OEM or product vendor.
• Monitor network performance and integrity.
• Respond to incidents to diagnose and resolve connectivity and performance issues.
• Write RCA and participate in customers meetings to explain root cause and solution.
• Analyze recurrent tickets and find solutions to reduce the occurrence of the same issues.
• View and analyze all the system and application logs.
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
• Mentor more junior team members on technical issues.
• Communicate with stakeholders and end users as needed.
• Maintain complete technical documentation to include network drawings, technical processes and instructions.
• Help analyze the Network reporting and suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability.

Required:-

• Industry-related experience 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Experience/skills in the following areas: Cisco Switching, Cisco ISE, Meraki, HP Aruba, Cato Networks, Fortinet, SDWAN, F5, Palo Alto and ExtraHop.
• Experience working with these tools/systems: Solar Winds, OpenGear, GigaMon, Packet Capture, Big Panda, Rubrik, Cherwell ITSM.
• Strong knowledge and experience in routing and switching technologies.
• Experience in supporting Active Directory, DNS environments.
• Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP, CCNA).
• Strong working knowledge of Network Management Systems and Platforms (Manage Engine, Site24x7).
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools).
• 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).
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS).
• Sharp troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication ability to explain procedures to all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems within the defined SLAs.
• Organisational and mentoring skills.
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms and technologies such as Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Hybrid cloud are essential.