Network Operations Engineer

Our client is looking for a Network Operations Engineer to own and improve the network that keeps their multi-site firm running. You'll have real influence here. You'll handle the day-to-day health of the network, and you'll also help shape where it goes next as we move from a mostly Cisco environment toward a more hybrid, multi-vendor architecture.

You'll report to the Director of Infrastructure and Security and work closely with their Information Security, Systems, and Helpdesk teams. They are a small team, so your work is visible, your ideas get heard, and you'll see the impact of what you build.

What you'll do

• Keep our network secure, reliable, and up to industry best practices through hands-on monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, and optimization.
• Partner with team leads across IT to simplify and streamline how we support and provision network services.
• Work side by side with InfoSec to design and deliver network-based security initiatives.
• Build and maintain clear documentation for new and existing systems and help create a culture of knowledge sharing and cross-training across the IT group.
• Make sure the network fully supports the firm's broader technology initiatives as they come up.

What you'll work with

• Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching and routing
• BGP-based EVPN and Cisco NDFC
• BGP-based internet edge
• SD-WAN
• Cisco and Meraki wireless
• SolarWinds NPM/NCM

What you'll bring

• 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting Cisco and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong expertise with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ISE, and wireless platforms.
• Deep knowledge of network architecture and protocols, including routing and switching, ACLs, 802.1X, VXLAN, and VoIP, plus experience with network and performance management tools such as SolarWinds.
• Curiosity about multi-vendor and emerging network technologies, and an interest in helping us evolve beyond a single-vendor environment.
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and the confidence to solve problems on your own when needed.
• Clear written and verbal communication, especially the ability to document systems and procedures so others can use them.
• A collaborative, generous working style. You enjoy building relationships with teammates and end users, and you share what you know.
• The ability to prioritize well and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.
• A bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience.