Senior Network Engineer

Netrio•McKinney, TX

About The Position

We are currently seeking an accomplished Senior Network Engineer to lead our team in delivering cutting-edge solutions aligned with industry best practices. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in network architecture, a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and a proven track record of implementing robust and scalable network infrastructures. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our clients' networks, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
CCNP Certification
Knowledge of SDWAN and implementation
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Expertise in Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, FortiGate, Cisco Meraki
In-depth knowledge of network routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and layer 2 technologies.
Proficiency in Azure, including configuring networks within the IaaS platform.
Strong understanding of First Hop Redundancy methods (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
Familiarity with security protocols and technologies such as SSL, IPSEC, and VPN.
Advanced knowledge of network operating systems, including Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and NXOS.
Expertise in wireless networking technologies and protocols (802.11ac, WPA2, Radius, 802.1x).
Experience in automation technologies such as Ansible
Ability to write playbooks
Familiarity with network design and architecture principles.
Ability to work independently, drive issue resolution, and meet stringent deadlines.

Nice To Haves

CCIE certification.
Understanding of VoIP in an enterprise infrastructure.
Experience with F5 Load Balancers or any other load balancer technology.
Knowledge of network virtualization technologies such as VMware NSX or Cisco ACI.
Experience working with financial vendors, especially Bloomberg.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth reviews of client environments, implementing solutions to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
Analyze and address repetitive alerts, ensuring a proactive approach to network health.
Lead and contribute to projects for new implementations, adhering to industry best practices and ensuring future-proof solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement network architectures that meet or exceed industry expectations.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Cloud Infrastructure, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Switches/Routers, FortiGate Firewalls, Meraki Firewalls/Switches/Access Points and Cisco ISE.
Apply industry best practices in cloud networking, ensuring compliance and security in IaaS platform configurations.
Utilize advanced packet analysis skills for troubleshooting and optimizing network performance.
Troubleshooting and solving network issues, monitoring the network, performance tuning and using automation tools/scripts to automate operational tasks.
Driving Engineering and supporting other Network Engineers in their day-to-day operational activities
Peer review of designs, implementation plans, software code, configuration settings or other artifacts
Create and present detailed technical documents, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of comprehensive network documentation, adhering to industry guidelines.