Sr. Network Engineer

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving LAN, WAN, and wireless networks. This role requires strong knowledge of network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, SDWAN, and wireless technologies. The engineer will monitor and maintain network/WAN connectivity to support efficient branch office communications and perform capacity planning. Collaboration with other network staff to resolve issues, proposing design improvements, and implementing best practices are key aspects of this position. The role also involves interacting with internal clients to resolve issues professionally and maintaining discretion. A deep understanding of physical network infrastructure, such as MDF/IDF design, cabling, optics, and circuit provisioning, is essential. The engineer will coordinate with 3rd party support for complex infrastructure issues and manage the full incident lifecycle. Operation of enterprise remote access solutions like SSL VPNs, SASE, and SS is also required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing protocols, SDWAN, and wireless technologies
• Deep understanding of physical network infrastructure, such as MDF/IDF design, cabling, optics, and circuit provisioning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of design and implementation of corporate networking and systems infrastructure, including SDWAN, MPLS, VPN, DMVPN, network connectivity, Internet access, email, servers, etc.
• Strong knowledge and Hands on experience in configuring BGP, OSPF, IPSEC site to site VPN, DMPVN, VoIP, HSRP, NAT, SDWAN templates and service policies.
• Demonstrated proficiency with IPSEC VPN technology from multiple vendors
• Wireless Access Points and wireless security protocols such as EAP with RADIUS
• Able to troubleshoot network issues from network connectivity, routing, and firewall issues.
• Microsoft Windows Server operating systems
• DNS and DHCP in a global Windows environment
• Proficient with backup and restore technologies and best practices
• Agile project management and operational practice
• 10+ years’ experience in related IT infrastructure
• Firewall experience (Required)
• SASE, SSE experience

Nice To Haves

• Fortinet experience is a plus
• Scripting skills are a plus (Ansible, Python)

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and continuously improve LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
• Monitor and maintain all network / WAN connectivity to support efficient branch office communications and perform capacity planning.
• Collaborate with other network staff to find solutions to networking issues.
• Propose design improvements, make recommendations, and perform implementations to achieve best practices.
• Interact with internal clients to resolve issues; communicate with internal clients in a professional manner maintaining discretion.
• Coordinate with 3rd party support on complex infrastructure issues and serve as incident owner through full incident lifecycle including reporting, researching, resolution, RCA and lessons learned.
• Operate enterprise remote access solutions such as SSL VPNs, SASE, SS
• Produce and maintain excellent documentation.
• Capacity planning

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed