Senior Network Engineer

Skywire Holdings Inc

11h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the Engineering and Optimization of the regional network backbones and corresponding venue networks. This person will also define, document and enforce network standards. Furthermore, the Senior Network Engineer will engage directly with network equipment suppliers to keep abreast of new developments that could benefit Gigstreem.

Requirements

Proficiency with MikroTik and Juniper Networks products required
Experience as a leader within a service provider Network Architecture or Network Engineering group
Flexible schedule is required to include nights, weekends and some holidays; as needed to perform after hours turn-up and/or maintenance activities
Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills with a high degree of attention to detail
Above average problem-solving and critical thinking skills
As an essential function of this position, the employee must be able to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily and be congenial with other employees and customers at all times.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or industry equivalent professional certification (preferred)
Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Augment network design concepts as necessary
Configure all network elements comprising the network design concept
Turn-up & test new network & corresponding services (e.g. Internet access)
If required, assist in the execution of vendor evaluations for new network components culminating in a vendor recommendation. This includes the creation of a vendor analysis and decision document
Lead/execute Proof of Concept (POC) tests in the laboratory to validate network design concepts and/or custom software solutions as needed. This includes the creation of a test plan and results document
Create and maintain technical relationships with vendors providing network components to Gigstreem. This includes staying abreast of new hardware platforms or new features on existing hardware platforms that could benefit existing or future clients
Develop and hone necessary skills associated with IP networking in order to perform effectively and advance to senior technical levels
Interact with various inter and intra departmental peer groups to cooperatively achieve best results in all assigned tasks
Execute assigned tasks within assigned timeframes and budgets. May work with and take direction from project managers to ensure completion as necessary
Provide guidance/ mentor less experienced agents/technicians
Performs all other duties as required.