Sr. IT Engineer - Networking

SHI International Corp.•Somerset, NJ

3d•$120,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IT Engineer designs and manages systems architectures across Cisco & Meraki, ensuring integration and efficiency while implementing best practices. This role involves conducting research on emerging technologies, triaging issues, automating processes, and monitoring IT components for continuous availability. The ideal candidate will manage incident resolution, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and utilize tools like ServiceNow to track changes and adhere to change management processes. This position is required to report to the Somerset, NJ or Austin, TX office location on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Completed Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or relevant work experience required
5+ years of experience in enterprise networking.
Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking concepts.
Hands-on experience with Cisco WLCs and Meraki wireless solutions.
Proficiency in routing protocols and switch configurations.
Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
Ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex problems to stakeholders across various functions and levels. - Intermediate
Expertise in leveraging cloud-based platforms and services to build, deploy, and manage applications and data on the internet - Intermediate
Experience in managing and maintaining computer systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and security. - Intermediate
Familiarity with tools such as Puppet, KernelCare, Tenable, and/or Tanium for automating and managing cloud environments. - Intermediate
Understanding of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP for efficient user and resource management. - Intermediate

Nice To Haves

Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CMNA)
Ability to implement and manage DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring to enhance the collaboration between development and operations teams preferred - Intermediate

Responsibilities

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco WLCs (e.g., Catalyst 9800, 3504).
Deploy and optimize wireless access points using CAPWAP and RF best practices.
Manage Meraki wireless networks via the Meraki Dashboard.
Design and implement SSIDs, guest access portals, and wireless security policies.
Perform RF site surveys and spectrum analysis to ensure optimal coverage.
Integrate wireless solutions with Cisco ISE for authentication and policy enforcement.
Monitor wireless performance and resolve connectivity issues.
Design, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Implement and troubleshoot routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
Configure and manage Cisco switches and routers (Catalyst, Nexus).
Ensure network redundancy, high availability, and failover mechanisms.
Monitor network performance using SNMP, NetFlow, and other tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network expansion and upgrades.