Sr. Network Engineer

Associa•Richardson, TX

3h•Remote

About The Position

The Remote Senior Network Engineer will be primarily responsible for maintaining and managing a predominately large-scale Cisco & Meraki network and Data Center. The position will work closely with various functional groups and interact with internal clients, providing exceptional service in an efficient and effective manner. The Network Engineer must have Network and VOIP knowledge and experience.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in information technology or other business related field
10 years of experience working directly with large scale data networks, Cisco, Meraki and Palo Alto infrastructures and Firewalls
Able to be approved for a corporate card for job related expenses and minimum travel
Able to use Microsoft Visio for creation and editing topology drawings
Strong problem solving and project management skills with acute attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Exceptional communication skills -- listening, written, and verbal
Experience with Cisco routers and switches 6807, 9k, 5K, 4331, 3750, 2900, 1111
Strong working knowledge of IP routing, VLANS, QoS
Strong working experience with protocols IGRP, OSPF, EGP, EIGRP, BGP, IPsec
Experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining Cisco WAP products - Cisco and Meraki
Network Protocols TCP/IP / SIP / MGCP / SCCP / MPLS
Experience with Cisco/Meraki ASA firewall, VPN IPSEC configuration and PaloAlto firewall
Ability to professionally communicate both internally and externally with individuals at all levels of an organization
Solid knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and Project)
Skilled in being a self-motivating, analytical, and proactive team player

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cisco 6807, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds
Cisco Certifications CCNP / CCNA / CCVP Certified Professional
Working knowledge of WAN technologies (Gigaman and MPLS)
Working knowledge of Secure Voice concepts and processes
Experience with SDWAN, Meraki MX SDWAN devices and switches
Experience with Webex Communications Suite a plus

Responsibilities

Centrally manage the processes for network configuration and optimization
Architect and maintain network solutions for a VOIP/MPLS data and voice network for large scale enterprise consisting of Data Center, corporate sites and over 120 branch locations
Support internal clients and provide status, progress, and results to senior management
Successfully manage installations, upgrades, real estate relocations and maintenance of routers, switches, APs & Webex Communications products.
Evaluates network performance and identifies operational problems and suggests improvements to optimize the VoIP infrastructure
Provides Quality of Service (QOS) Traffic engineering/shaping in fully converged network / Models / Best Practices
Assist with the implementation of progressive technology projects accordingly
Manage wireless and VPN infrastructure
Execute basic troubleshooting network voice/data (Cisco/Meraki Routers, PIX, and ASA).
Work with Firewalls and communications infrastructure
Able to use Wireshark for network end-to-end troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned