Sr Network Engineer

Dart Container•Mason, MI

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer administers and supports the company’s global data communications network. The position includes design, development, installation, proactive monitoring, optimization, maintenance and support of all network hardware, software, policies, procedures, and associated systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in computer science, information systems, or related field of study and experience working in a multi-network, multi-protocol environment
Requires one of the following: Cisco CCNP certification, or Extensive advanced network routing and switching experience
Experience with OSPF/EIGRP/Spanning Tree protocols
Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols
Experience and comprehensive knowledge in two or more of the following areas: Cloud (Azure, AWS) networking, Routing and Switching, Security (Firewalls, Proxy technology), Wireless, Data Center, Video/Voice, SD-WAN
Experience with Cisco ACI design, configuration, and operations
Experience implementing and operating a security architecture that secures all corporate enterprise network edges (both ingress and egress)
Experience creating and maintaining network topology, logical flow and other required documentation with Visio or equivalent tool
Strong understanding of network QOS methods, markings and mitigation strategies
Demonstrated experience conducting research and resolving issues across a wide range of networking, telephony, video, security, and wireless issues
Experience with Network Sniffers to analyze data and resolve network issues
Experience analyzing network performance data to identify trends/potential problems and providing recommendations to modify and/or upgrade network equipment or services
Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
Excellent customer service orientation acting as a positive solution provider for all business and technical encounters
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
Ability to articulate technical and non-technical information to personnel with varying levels of technical knowledge

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCIE certification
Cisco Central Platform Management experience

Responsibilities

Develop fully executable network designs based on the concepts, planning and requirements developed by Network Architects
Ensure that all network designs and deployments are fully documented and supportable by the Network Engineering staff
Serve as the network subject matter expert for the engineering, configuration, deployment, and operational maintenance for all technologies in the network space including but not limited to – Azure on-ramp/express route, Azure subscription networking, Campus, Plant LAN, Wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, Datacenter LAN
Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair complex network issues for Cloud, WAN, LAN, Voice, Video, Internet connections and end-user issues
Communicate and coordinate network maintenance, operational status, and downtime to users and management as per established change management process and procedures
Ensure that the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans are supportable, maintain current knowledge of plan executables, and respond to emergency network outages in accordance with the plans
Perform analysis of network needs and contribute to design, network architecture, integration, and installation
Participate as a lead in the implementation of projects, taking direction from Network Architects and/or project leads
Prepare and maintain documentation of network standards, configurations, procedures and cabling layouts
Ensure via collaboration with internal IT Security as well as external OEMs and vendors that network security hardening/compliance is integrated into all designs and operational remediation
Provide technical mentoring to team members and foster a continuous improvement mindset
Monitor and identify network capacity and performance issues to maximize efficiency of company communication systems
Perform system and equipment audits
Recommend network design changes based upon system review, test results, monitoring data and company requirements