Senior Network Engineer

SECU • Raleigh, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer is a mid-level position providing advanced support for IT infrastructure. The role leads the design and implementation of complex systems, serves as an escalation point for troubleshooting, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer designs, provisions, configures, and validates network infrastructure, using advanced networking knowledge and experience with network automation and CI/CD pipelines. Participation in 24/7 on-call support is expected. The position is primarily remote, with attendance at the office for team meetings and in-person training. After-hours work may be needed to support critical changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of network support or engineering experience working with Cisco ISR routers, Nexus switches, and wireless solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, ACI, and SD-WAN.
• Fundamental knowledge of network automation and scripting tools such as Ansible, Python, or Terraform.
• Foundational understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control using Git.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ITIL concepts, including change, incident, and problem management.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and mentor junior engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of network engineering or NetOps experience.
• Expert knowledge of routing and switching concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, ACI, and SD-WAN.
• Proven success implementing network automation at scale using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control using Git.
• CCNA certification.
• CCNP certification.
• F5 301/302 certification.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking certification.
• Azure Network Engineer Associate certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced designs and processes for complex systems.
• Perform network administration, including device installation, configuration, software upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Perform production system changes after business hours when needed.
• Act as an escalation point for complex IT infrastructure problems and drive them to resolution.
• Provide root-cause analysis and recommend preventative measures.
• Support and guide lower-level engineers.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call support.
• Define network automation standards and lead the development of reusable automation workflows.
• Document and guide other engineers in software development, network test automation, and modern NetOps practices.
• Monitor systems for performance and availability and respond to deviations.
• Recommend system and process enhancements.
• Manage assigned daily tasks, work orders, and incidents through a ticketing system.
• Use available learning resources to continuously improve skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED