Data Center Senior Network Engineer

NCR Voyix•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions across complex and distributed environments. The role is responsible for the architecture, configuration, optimization, and security of LAN, WAN, WLAN, data center, and cloud-connected networks. The Network Engineer serves as a technical escalation point for network-related issues, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable network services. The position also involves participating in an on-call rotation to support business-critical network incidents, mentoring junior engineers, sharing knowledge, and using automation and scripting to improve operational efficiency and network consistency. The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications; other job-related duties may be assigned to support business objectives. Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of applicable screening criteria.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
At least 4 years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.
Strong expertise in networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, VLANs, and QoS.
Hands-on experience with Cisco networking solutions, including Catalyst and Nexus switches, routers, and enterprise network infrastructure platforms.
Experience deploying and managing enterprise firewall and security platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, or similar technologies.
Proficiency with network monitoring, management, and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Splunk, or equivalent platforms.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex networking and security issues in production environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a focus on operational excellence.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with network automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
Familiarity with cloud networking technologies in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
Experience supporting SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust, or cloud-based security architectures.
Industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE/FCP, or equivalent.
Knowledge of network access control (NAC), network segmentation, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center networking environments.
Administer and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, VLANs, and QoS.
Implement and manage network security solutions, including next-generation firewalls, VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation strategies.
Monitor network health, performance, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools; proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.
Analyze and resolve complex network incidents, serving as a senior escalation resource for critical outages and performance issues.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams on system integrations, deployments, and strategic technology initiatives.
Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, architecture standards, operational procedures, and configuration records.
Evaluate emerging networking and security technologies and recommend improvements to reliability, scalability, and security.
Support change management, incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis in alignment with ITIL best practices.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide timely support for business-critical network incidents.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvements, and technical development initiatives.
Use automation and scripting tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance network consistency.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support business objectives.