Senior Network Engineer

Position Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting an organization’s network infrastructure. This role involves maintaining network performance, ensuring security, and troubleshooting network issues to provide seamless connectivity. Network Engineers collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the network is operating efficiently and reliably, supporting both internal and external communications, and aligning with business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Network Design & Implementation: Assist in the design and deployment of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks. Implement network solutions to meet business requirements for performance and scalability.
• Network Maintenance & Support: Monitor the performance of the network, ensuring its stability and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, including connectivity, performance, and security problems.
• Security Management: Implement and maintain network security measures, such as firewalls, encryption, and VPNs, to protect the organization's data and prevent unauthorized access.
• Configuration & Optimization: Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices to optimize network traffic and ensure efficient performance. Perform regular upgrades and updates to network infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with system administrators, IT support teams, and security specialists to integrate network solutions with other IT systems and services.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for reference and compliance purposes.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Diagnose and address network issues quickly to minimize downtime and disruptions. Respond to network incidents and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct tests to verify network performance, such as load testing, vulnerability scanning, and security assessments. Ensure the network meets organizational standards for reliability and speed.
• Vendor & Equipment Management: Work with vendors to select and manage network equipment and services. Assist with the procurement and installation of network devices and infrastructure.
• Disaster Recovery: Assist in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and backup strategies for network services to ensure business continuity in case of network failures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in network administration, design, or engineering, with a strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. Knowledge of network protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
• Network Security: Understanding of network security practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively, ensuring minimal network downtime.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills to work effectively with other IT teams, vendors, and end-users. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network , or similar, are highly desirable.

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.