Sr. Network Engineer

Position Overview

A growing Nashville-based company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join its IT team. This individual will report directly to the Network Manager and play a critical role in supporting and optimizing a high-performance, enterprise-scale network environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle management of enterprise network infrastructure, including data connectivity, load balancing, internet services, and network security platforms
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support across:
• Cisco routing/switching (routers, switches, wireless controllers)
• Enterprise VoIP / collaboration platforms (Webex)
• SmartOptics WAN connectivity
• F5 LTM load balancers
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Maintain and monitor network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, proactively identifying issues and capacity constraints
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues involving routing (BGP, OSPF), QoS, traffic flow, and security policies
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure high availability and operational efficiency across the network
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts, including working with Cisco SMARTnet for support and compliance
• Support a 24x7 production environment, including participation in after-hours or weekend work as needed
• Perform hands-on infrastructure work, including rack/stack and hardware deployments when required

Experience Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT enterprise network engineering or network operations
• 4+ years working with enterprise networking technologies (Cisco routing/switching, Palo Alto firewalls, WLCs, VoIP, and load balancing F5 LTM)
• Strong experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in complex environments
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve high-impact network issues in production environments
• Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools (SolarWinds preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Network+ certification required
• CCNA (or higher) preferred
• Experience with automation or scripting is a plus