Senior Network Engineer

Network EngineerJob Description Education: Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field Preferred Certifications/Licenses CCNP or equivalent certification preferred. Required Skills/Experience 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering Strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama Proficiency in F5 load balancing (LTM, GTM) and iRules Experience with network automation tools (Net Brain, Ansible) and scripting (Python, YAML) Familiarity with network monitoring tools Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze network performance Strong documentation and communication skills Experience with cloud networking and SD-WAN is a plus.Job Responsibilities Collaborates with technical peers and department leaders to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs. Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery. Implements and maintains company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware. Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry. Performs new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. Interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to resolve technical problems. Configures networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Monitors network performance and troubleshoots problem areas. Ensures network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances. Practices network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. Monitors and tests network performance and provides network performance statistics and reports. Participates in managing all network security solutions.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**