Senior Network Engineer

Ensono•Wisconsin, WI

6d•$113,000 - $148,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise and data center wide voice and data network solutions that align with the architecture and business models to achieve optimal solutions for Ensono and its customers. The Network Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining network solutions to include Network, Security/Threat, and Voice solutions; developing and maintaining network documentation; developing and maintaining network standards and guidelines; manage network and security capacity planning; interacting and consulting with Ensono ENSG customers to collect required solution information; coordinating solutions with Ensono ENSG customers; and providing support for engineering design and implementation issues. This role is for a Senior Network Engineer who will be part of the Global Network Operations team. Supports all Network environments for Ensono clients Provide L3 Operations support for investigation, troubleshooting and resolving network communications and operations issues impacting client, backbone access, or performance Design, engineer, and implement complex network solutions in a variety of disciplines, security postures, access control, and infrastructure Responsible for Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management, Event Management, and Problem Management for all client environments Perform a consultative role to both internal and external customers and at all levels of the organization Understanding of large-scale network capacity management and modeling. Proactively monitor client network performance to assess and making recommendations for improvement Drive and implement network solutions-based architectures to increase efficiencies Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes improvement Provide strategic technical direction on highly complex network projects or activities involving the selection and recommendation of design approach and systems technology Performs client and market research to define and qualify strategy and direction. Research and develop innovative solutions around existing network solutions and future technologies. Creates product road maps and writes user stories and requirements Regularly lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist Ability to manage multiple projects and ability to plan Network roadmap Analyzes current and future information technology industry trends to determine the potential impact on business or network systems architecture

Requirements

Passionate about Networking and experience in a fast-paced, highly technical Network Operations environment
Strong verbal and written communications skills, and excellent customer support capabilities
Self-motivated demonstrating strong organizational and listening skills; and very detail oriented with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to consistently act in a professional manner and communicate with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Methodical problem resolving skills and mastery of developing high level and detailed network designs
Design, engineer and implementation of Software Defined Networking
Demonstrated ability to continuously adapt to new technologies and trends and learn new skills quickly
Excellent English speaking and writing
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role and overall 6+ years of work experience within Network space.
Network engineering, design, and architecture expertise with exposure to two or more of the following areas: LAN/WAN, firewalls, wireless, security, VOIP, QoS, and encryption technologies while adhering to standard design methodologies and best practices
Mastery of TCP/IP protocol communications, addressing & subnetting
Firewall experience: Palo Alto, Fortigate, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA
Extensive knowledge of Cisco’s product portfolio; routers, switches, wireless, ACS and ISE
Extensive knowledge of Network diagnostics, protocols, and disciplines, EIGRP, BGP, eBGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, and MPLS technologies.
Experience with DNS architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting including forward/reverse lookups, zone management, and DNS security
Hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) solutions including grid management, configuration, and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking, including fabric deployment, policy configuration, endpoint groups, contracts, and troubleshooting
Experience with Aruba wireless technologies including Aruba Central, wireless controllers, access points, and ClearPass for network access control

Nice To Haves

Advanced, Knowledge of routing and switching protocols
Experience with SDN technologies such as VMWare NSX
Experience and working knowledge of scripting/automation tools such as python, Ansible etc. will be a huge plus and will make you standout
Experience with load balancing technologies such as F5, Netscaler, A10
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Cisco certifications such as CCNP or CCDP, CCIE, or CCDE desired
Experience supporting CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) environments and familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements including HIPAA, MARS-E, and CMS ARS (Acceptable Risk Safeguards)
Experience participating in security audits and providing documentation and evidence of network controls, configurations, and compliance in regulated environments

Responsibilities

Provide L3 Operations support for investigation, troubleshooting and resolving network communications and operations issues impacting client, backbone access, or performance
Design, engineer, and implement complex network solutions in a variety of disciplines, security postures, access control, and infrastructure
Responsible for Incident Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management, Event Management, and Problem Management for all client environments
Perform a consultative role to both internal and external customers and at all levels of the organization
Understanding of large-scale network capacity management and modeling.
Proactively monitor client network performance to assess and making recommendations for improvement
Drive and implement network solutions-based architectures to increase efficiencies
Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes improvement
Provide strategic technical direction on highly complex network projects or activities involving the selection and recommendation of design approach and systems technology
Performs client and market research to define and qualify strategy and direction.
Research and develop innovative solutions around existing network solutions and future technologies. Creates product road maps and writes user stories and requirements
Regularly lead self and others and/or established as Product SME and/or established as specialist
Ability to manage multiple projects and ability to plan Network roadmap
Analyzes current and future information technology industry trends to determine the potential impact on business or network systems architecture

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Sabbatical leave
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule