Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerThe Senior Network Engineer is a critical member of the Network Operations Team, responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of the department's network infrastructure. This position reports to the Security Risk Compliance Office Program Director. This position requires that the incumbent have advanced technical expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting complex network environments, including routers, switches, wireless systems, and load balancers.Management of Layer 2 and 3 protocols including routers and switches. Focus on sustaining the necessary data throughput rate by monitoring network activity to mitigate performance problems.Proactively monitor and troubleshoot connectivity for the FTE's Network Infrastructure including campus, roadside, backbone, LAN, Walk-in Centers, partner networks and third-party connectivity.Review FTE's network architecture and design including failover capabilities and recommend changes to optimize performance and reliability.Implement and oversee network security measures, including access controls, segmentation, and disaster recovery plans, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.Leverage SolarWinds to create dashboards to monitor the Network Infrastructure and proactively troubleshoot performance, connectivity including management reporting dashboards.Monitor and deploy patches and updates to all network infrastructure routers, switches, firewalls, and other supporting equipment.Participate in and support Network and Security Operations team in designing Cloud architecture. This includes capacity, failover, stability, and security design.Maintain accurate inventory controls supporting FTE's network infrastructure.Develop and maintain network infrastructure diagrams and depict any changes along with associated documentation including change control approvals.Assist the SRCO team with investigation, triage forensic analysis, and evidence preservation regarding cybersecurity events.Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, configuration guidelines established by SRCO and Industry best practices such as NIST.Education:Four (4) year degree or equivalent experienceExperience:Must have 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with:Layer 2/3 routing protocols including troubleshooting complex issues.Deployment and management of routers and switchesPrivate, Public, and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructures such as AWS, Azure platformsMust have 5 to 7 years' experience with Unix (RedHat), Windows, VMWare, and other platformsCertification:Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – REQUIRED)Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA – REQUIRED)Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE – preferred)