Sr Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation
• Configure and maintain network hardware including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Deploy and manage security solutions including IDS/IPS systems
• Implement network automation and scripting solutions
• Optimize network performance and reliability
• Security Management
• Lead security incident response and investigation
• Manage intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Implement and maintain network security controls
• Perform security analysis and monitoring
• Ensure compliance with security standards
• Technical Leadership
• Interface with technical and non-technical customers
• Act as escalation point for complex network issues
• Mentor and train team members on network technologies
• Maintain technical documentation and procedures
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies
• Cook up with third-party vendors
• Infrastructure Management
• Monitor network performance and availability
• Perform network updates and maintenance
• Manage network capacity and growth
• Implement disaster recovery solutions
• Optimize network costs and efficiency

  Required Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience with enterprise network technologies
  • 5+ years hands-on solution deployment experience
  • Strong knowledge of Azure cloud technologies
  • Experience with security tools and analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Technical Skills
  • Network protocols (BGP, IGRP, DNS, VRRP, etc.)
  • Security tools (i.e. Wireshark, Snort, nmap)
  • SIM platforms (i.e. ArcSight, QRadar, Splunk)
  • Cloud networking technologies
  • Network automation and scripting
  • VPN and VLAN configuration
  • Cisco networking equipment
  • FortiNet network equipment

  Preferred Certifications

  • CCNA or equivalent
  • CCNP, CCIE
  • Security+ or CISSP IAT Level I/II certification
  • Azure networking certifications

  Skills And Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Project management capabilities
  • Business process understanding
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation expertise

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Complete accurate timesheets
  • Participate in training and development
  • Support special projects as needed
  • Consistently demonstrate "Can Do, Will Do" attitude
  • Travel Occasional overnight travel, less than once per month.
  • Predominantly operates in an office environment.
  • Some periods of time may be spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy networking equipment.
  • Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing;
  • To lift up to 50lbs. regularly;
  • To manipulate up to 100 lbs. with assistance, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials;
  • To pick-up from vendors and deliver stock and materials to customers upon request,
  • To wear personal protective equipment.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb to reach materials (must be able to climb a step ladder at approximately ten feet in height and to work from a lift up to twenty feet in height)

  Success Metrics

  • Timesheets are accurate and submitted on time
  • Network uptime, availability, optimization and automation
  • Security incident response time
  • Project completion rates
  • Documentation quality
  • Team knowledge transfer
  • Customer satisfaction scores
  • Cost optimization achievements

  Benefits

  • Total compensation package includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Paid Time Off, and parental leave.
  • Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
  • General Informatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.