Senior Network Engineer

Contract position

Minimum requirements:

• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
• Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator
• Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP, CCIE)
• Solid background in network administration and architecture
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g Python)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools
• Solid understanding of Cisco network operating systems and products (Cisco IOS, Cisco NXOS, Cisco AirOS, Cisco ASA, Cisco FirePower)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and mentoring skills

Responsibilities:

• Operates the company's internal data communications systems.
• Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP).
• Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches.
• Works on project implementation.
• Provides training and assists with proposal writing.
• Conducts project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.
• Develop /Maintain /troubleshoot and optimize the network for users and suppliers.
• Requires excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration, architecture, security and data protection.
• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Configure and install switches, routers, wifi ap's and other network devices (load balancers)
• Configure and troubleshoot security devices (ASA, Firepower, ISE)
• Monitor network performance and integrity
• Troubleshooting network/application issues
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Mentor team members on technical issues
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
• Knowledge of open-source a plus

Originally posted on Himalayas