Senior Network Engineer

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure communication throughout the organization. This position serves as a subject matter expert in network engineering, providing guidance on configuring, maintaining, upgrading, and monitoring network devices. The role includes troubleshooting complex network issues and leading optimization and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability. The Senior Network Engineer drives the adoption of innovative technologies and industry standards to maintain a cutting-edge Cisco-based network environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience; typically 10+ years preferred.
6+ years in Networking (Routing, Switching, SD-WAN) with strong understanding of Software Defined Networks.
Extensive experience with Cisco Meraki products and strong skills in design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in MS Visio for creating network topologies.
Knowledge and experience in local and wide area networking.
Familiarity with communications hardware and software.
Deep experience with the Cisco Meraki product family.
Strong wireless design experience; wireless heatmap creation is desired.
10 years of network engineering experience in large-scale, distributed IT teams.
Expert knowledge of WAN technologies and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, QoS, CoS, ACLs, NAT/CGNAT, VPLS, VPNs, and IPSec.
Experience across various network areas: switching, routing, traditional WAN, Firepower firewall, F5 load-balancing, networking protocols, DNS, DHCP, and network observability.
At least 8 years maintaining and managing networks running OSPF and BGP, with QoS implementations.
Business Analysis
Security-first mindset when developing solutions
Experience with diverse teams, utilizing modern engineering tools for backlog, planned work, and issue tracking
Technical leadership across multiple engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Active, non-expired CCIE, CCNA, or CCNP certifications are a plus.
wireless heatmap creation is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of network solutions aligned with organizational requirements, including creating network diagrams and blueprints.
Ensure infrastructure supports business objectives.
Guide and architect highly complex network systems, including software-defined networking, with a focus on scalability, security, and efficiency.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve network issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliability.
Advise on maintaining and updating network systems, including applying patches, service packs, and security configurations.
Monitor network performance, recommend continuous improvements, and lead necessary adjustments to maintain system availability and reliability.
Lead and mentor the implementation and maintenance of robust network security measures to protect against threats and preserve data integrity.
Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of network failures.
Lead the development and implementation of automation tools to streamline network operations, including configuration management, device provisioning, and software updates.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, influencing innovation and modernization within the network infrastructure.
Produce accurate documentation and diagrams for installations and current network status.