Sr. Network Engineer

Seeking candidates in the following locations:

• Denver, CO


• Portland, OR


• Sterling, VA


• Plano, TX

Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Travel: Up to 25% domestically

Compensation: $140k - $160k + 20% bonus

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for key decisions on the architecture and design of Operational Technology services network, Corporate Network and Cybersecurity including physical and logical standards, basis of design definition, Data Center implementations and documentation turnover to production support. The position requires expertise in support of running highly available, secure, and scalable networks. The position works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Lead design, engineering, and maintenance activities for a large datacenter network


• Contribute to technical and operational product services definition


• Evaluate and recommend new physical and logical architectures, technologies, and standards as needed


• Evaluate and maintain traffic flows across transit and backbone links


• Provide Tier III support for network related problems and manage escalated incident cases to resolution


• Develop Engineering policies and procedures to ensure consistency in standards and leveraging of common designs


• Establish and measure network performance relative to targets and customer SLA


• Perform troubleshooting of backbone network


• Manage service configuration activities for large, strategic customers

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field is preferred


• Prior experience (7+ years) as a network engineer


• Certifications in one or more of the following disciplines preferred: Cisco Networking CCN, CCNE, JNCIP or JNCIE.


• ITIL V2/3 Foundation, Scripting: Python, Perl, PHP, and shell are a plus


• Hands on experience with Routers and switches: Cisco, Juniper, Brocade


• Hands on experience with Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Networks


• Working knowledge of logical architectures MPLS / EVPN / VXLAN / OTV / L3VPN


• Strong understanding of routing protocols: eBGP, iBGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP


• Service Provider Layer2/Layer3 configuration knowledge


• Thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, growth environment


• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a customer service focused mindset


• Strong analytical and effective problem-solving skills


• Solid understanding project management principles


• Self-starter who possesses good time management skills


• Fast learner who can adapt to changing requirements


• Flexible and willing to work additional hours when necessary to meet customer and project demands

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

• You're a self-guided individual with an inner drive to manage multiple projects while collaborating with internal staff, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.


• You have strong attention to detail and can prioritize workload across implementation projects and support services.


• You bring both creative and analytical approaches to complex problems.


• You continuously keep up with new products and enjoy learning about new technologies

BENEFITS

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts - even a cell phone subsidy.


• We foster a culture of appreciation, including employee recognition.


• Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, and barbecues.


• We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.