IT Senior Network Engineer

Hunter Douglas•Broomfield, CO

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Senior Network Engineer provides functional analysis and recommendations for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of 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 and controls; evaluates and tests hardware, software, and network configurations; and assists with Cisco VoIP rollouts and maintenance.

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.
Solid knowledge of Cisco ACS/ISE for TACACS and RADIUS authentication.
Solid knowledge of Meraki SD-WAN and wireless.
Experience using protocol analyzers and copper/fiber testing.
Knowledge of estimating production equipment and process time and costs to assist with project proposals.
Knowledge of systems integration and network design for 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to enterprise network design and security standards.
Maintain knowledge of network infrastructure equipment.
Configure, maintain, and implement Cisco network infrastructure equipment, Palo Alto firewalls, VPN tunnels, and security appliances.
Lead the design, setup, and configuration of complex routing and switching environments.
Assist with design, setup, and configuration of complex wireless networks supporting open or secured access and voice and video applications.
Assist in 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 in accordance with established objectives.
Prepare written documentation of installation, upgrade, and design work involving hardware systems and software.
Troubleshoot network hardware and software applications, telephones, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services; identify causes and develop resolution alternatives.
Interact with service providers, ITOS, and customers through tickets, email, and telephone.
Participate in long-range network planning to meet the needs of the business and end users.
Work with local and remote IT personnel on circuit installations, hardware and software upgrades, and equipment installations.
Implement enterprise hardware and software to provide services to the business.
Complete assigned project implementation tasks successfully and on time.
Maintain alertness and work safely, with regular and predictable attendance.
Participate in strategic planning and review existing network and telecommunications hardware and software to meet business needs.