Senior Network Engineer

Overview

We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer to oversee our complex networking infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of both traditional and modern networking technologies, ensuring our operations are seamless and secure.

** In office (Hickory, NC) 3 days a week ***

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex network infrastructures in alignment with the company's objectives and architecture.
• Manage Cisco routing and switching environments to ensure robust connectivity and network health.
• Configure and maintain Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) for optimal security and performance.
• Develop and oversee the deployment of SD-WAN solutions to enhance network flexibility and efficiency.
• Work extensively with Cisco Nexus configurations in data center environments to ensure scalability and performance.
• Implement and troubleshoot Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) setups within data center networks.
• Design and manage Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and other advanced routing protocols to ensure reliable and efficient network traffic handling.
• Design and manage cloud networking including security postures and connectivity for cloud provider access (Azure, GCP, AWS, etc).
• Perform regular network assessments and upgrades, including security audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external stakeholders to define network requirements for new projects and technologies.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior network engineering staff.
• Develop, update, and communicate project plans including information such as project objectives, systems, and information specifications.
• Track systems' capacity and propose appropriate measures proactively.
• Effectively communicate issues and solutions that impact business.
• Perform risk management planning, risk identification, and mitigation.
• Assist management in continually refining and improving the communications infrastructure by researching and introducing new standards, guidelines, technical capabilities, and new work processes.
• Assist other groups with the planning and implementation of new applications within the organization.
• Document and drive issues through resolution, escalation to team members, vendors, and IT management as necessary.
• Ensure that infrastructure projects conform to departmental standards for quality, security, recoverability, efficiency, and design.
• Actively participate in Change Management, project implementation reviews, and security design reviews.
• Work with management to develop network requirements and budgets.
• Continually stay abreast of new technologies that could make our network more secure, efficient, and effective and make recommendations based on extensive research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in full stack network engineering, with specific expertise in Cisco routing and switching.
• Proficient with Palo Alto NGFWs and SD-WAN platforms.
• Expertise in data center networking environments, including hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus Spine/Leaf deployments.
• Strong knowledge of VXLAN, eVPN, and advanced routing protocols like BGP.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.