IT Senior Network Engineer

Hunter Douglas•Broomfield, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Senior Network Engineer provides functional analysis and recommendations for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure hardware and software. The role configures and maintains network routers, switches, data center equipment, wireless infrastructure, and security appliances; prepares site administration documentation to maintain security and integrity standards; evaluates and tests hardware, software, and network configurations; and assists with Cisco VoIP rollouts and maintenance. The engineer maintains enterprise network design and security standards, supports multi-site network operations, troubleshoots network and related systems, and leads or contributes to complex network design and implementation work. The role also supports projects, documentation, strategic planning, and coordination with local and remote IT personnel, service providers, and customers.

Requirements

Six years of experience supporting and maintaining network equipment and distribution systems.
Demonstrated project experience in a large, distributed, multi-department company.
Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification required.
Expert knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols, SNMP, SMTP, FTP, and BGP/EIGRP.
Expert knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, Cisco IOS, and Nexus OS.
Knowledge of Cisco ACS/ISE for TACACS and RADIUS authentication.
Knowledge of Meraki SD-WAN and wireless.
Experience using protocol analyzers and copper/fiber testing.
Knowledge of estimating production equipment and process time and cost for project proposals.
Systems integration and network design experience with large networks.
Ability to maintain network security through proper configuration of Palo Alto VPNs and firewalls.
Knowledge of voice signaling protocols including H.323, G.711, G.723, G.729, SIP, and PSTN gateways.
Ability to maintain network infrastructure and security standards and support complex, multi-site network environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science preferred.
Additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to enterprise network design and security standards and maintain knowledge of network infrastructure equipment.
Configure, maintain, and implement Cisco routers, switches, wireless infrastructure and phones, Palo Alto firewalls, VPN tunnels, and security appliances.
Lead the team in designing, setting up, and configuring complex routing and switching environments.
Assist in designing, setting up, and configuring wireless networks that support secured or open access and voice and video applications.
Assist with designing and implementing multi-server environments, including IP address schemes, DNS, port-channeling, and DHCP.
Maintain multi-site network operations, software applications, operating systems, and regular maintenance across private and public facilities.
Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services against established objectives.
Prepare written documentation of installations, upgrades, and hardware and software designs.
Troubleshoot network hardware and software, telephones, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
Proactively identify problem causes and effects and develop resolution alternatives.
Interact with service providers, ITOS, and customers through tickets, email, and telephone.
Participate in long-range network planning to meet business and end-user needs.
Coordinate with local and remote IT personnel on circuit installations, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
Implement enterprise hardware and software and complete assigned project tasks successfully and on schedule.
Participate in strategic planning and review existing network and telecom hardware and software for business needs.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work in a safe, alert manner.