Senior Network Engineer

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our client's team near Berlin, WI. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructure to support organizational operations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional troubleshooting capabilities, deep technical expertise in network engineering, and experience with Fortinet devices.

This is a Direct/Permanent Hire role that will require a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Implementation: Build and maintain enterprise-class network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud architectures using industry best practices.
• Fortinet Expertise: Deploy, configure, and manage Fortinet firewalls, routers, and switches, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular analysis and performance monitoring of network systems to identify and address issues proactively.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve network hardware, software, and performance issues across a hybrid environment.
• Security Management: Implement and maintain robust network security measures, including firewalls, VPN, VLAN configurations, and intrusion detection systems.
• Documentation: Manage comprehensive technical documentation for network architecture, operational processes, and incident response.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with IT teams (e.g., cyber security engineers, application teams) to align network strategies with business objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry and organizational security/privacy standards, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR as applicable.
• Project Management: Develop timelines, manage resources, and lead network-related projects to completion.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience:Minimum of7+ yearsof hands-on experience in network engineering roles with progressive responsibilities.
• Fortinet Skills:In-depth knowledge ofFortiGate firewalls,FortiSwitches,FortiManager, andFortiAnalyzerspreferred, but equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Technical Expertise:Proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching technologies (VLANs, STP), and wireless technologies.
• Cloud Networking:Experience managing network solutions in cloud environments likeAWS,Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Tools:Strong familiarity with network monitoring tools and infrastructure platforms like SolarWinds, Wireshark, or Nagios.
• Soft Skills:Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and leadership abilities.

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