Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco and Palo Alto networking solutions, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points/controllers.
• Maintain network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Wireshark, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement and manage VPNs, VLANs, and other network protocols, ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions, aligning with business objectives.
• Conduct regular network assessments and audits, documenting configurations and changes to maintain compliance and security standards.
• Provide expert-level support for network incidents, troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions to restore services swiftly, including off-hours as necessary.
• Provide mentorship and training to network engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline and/or acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• CCNP certification or equivalent knowledge set is required; CCIE certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in network engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN/wireless networking principles, protocols (EIGRP, BGP, IPsec, MACsec, CAPWAP, DHCP, PIM, IGMP, TCP/UDP), technologies (QoS, VoIP), and security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex network issues.
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid environments (AWS).
• Familiarity with Cisco Wireless controller-based solutions, Cisco Meraki Wireless solutions and Cisco EEM and TCL scripting.
• Expertise in Cisco IOS, PAN-OS, and related networking technologies.
• Strong understanding of network monitoring and management tools.

Pay

$80,000 plus based on experience and education.

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call coverage.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.