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