Network Engineer – Campus WLAN/LAN

About the role

Vanguard is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in Dallas, Scottsdale, Charlotte, or Wayne, PA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of related work experience in network administration, including advanced troubleshooting, network design, and implementation. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required. Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, Catalyst 9k switches, HPE Aruba Wireless Mobility Infrastructure, Clearpass, and expertise in routing, switching, network security, cloud networking, and troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and integration of advanced network technologies, including installation, configuration, and optimization of new network infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level network design, troubleshooting, and debugging support to development teams.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex telecom network issues from Support and Technical Services teams.
• Monitor network system performance, analyze trends, and proactively address performance bottlenecks.
• Conduct network capacity planning by tracking key performance metrics and implementing measures to prevent degradation due to capacity constraints.
• Mentor and train team members through formal training programs and hands-on guidance.
• Contribute to special projects, taking on additional responsibilities as required to support evolving business and technology needs.
• Install, configure, and maintain ICT data and voice networks, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Define and document network architecture, specifying key protocols and essential services for seamless communication across segments.
• Leverage automation tools and scripting to simplify routine network management tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Proactively manage and resolve network-related incidents, minimizing service disruptions and maintaining high system availability.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience in network administration, including advanced troubleshooting, network design, and implementation.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, Catalyst 9k switches, HPE Aruba Wireless Mobility Infrastructure, Clearpass.
• Expertise in routing, switching, network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS), cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and troubleshooting, PCAP analysis, Routing, Switching, load balancing, network security.
• Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), Switching protocols (STP, VLANs, Trunking).
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark), automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell), and ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage and resolve complex network issues and manage escalations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise Campus Network experience preferred.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) preferred.
• Network security best practices.
• Strong network automation tools experience (e.g., Ansible).
• Cellular DAS experience.
• Ekahau Product knowledge.
• ITIL or similar service management frameworks.
• Certification in HPE Aruba solutions (ACMA, ACMP).

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.