What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at MetTel?
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Services Team!
Why MetTel
MetTel is a global communications solutions provider with the most complete suite of fully managed services that focus on secure connectivity, and network and mobility services. We simplify communications and networking for business and government agencies. Our customers include many of the Fortune 500, and Gartner recognizes us as an industry leader. We have the broadest portfolio of technology and integrated partnerships, as well as our private network, which we use to create tailored solutions design, deployment, and ongoing management, driving cost savings, efficiency, innovation, and the ability to focus on core objectives.
We believe that each team member is a key to the success and sustainability of the group. In order to achieve this, we offer an environment where all professionals can grow and develop their skills and competencies, collaborate with diverse professionals, share knowledge and enjoy a rewarding career.
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Services Team in New Jersey. This is a technical role within Customer Engineering requiring diverse technical skillsets needed to guide customer network installations consisting of VMWare Velocloud SD-WAN, Fortinet (FortiGate) Firewalls, Managed WiFi (FortiAP and Adtran BlueSocket), and Fortinet/Cisco/Adtran switches. The position reports directly to the “Senior Manager Customer Engineering – Data Networks”. The position deals directly with customers and requires the ability to manage customer expectations and maintain a positive demeanor 100% of the time. The candidate must be able to work on Federal Customers.
Role And Responsibilities
MetTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
To learn more about our company visit us at www.mettel.net
Why MetTel
MetTel is a global communications solutions provider with the most complete suite of fully managed services that focus on secure connectivity, and network and mobility services. We simplify communications and networking for business and government agencies. Our customers include many of the Fortune 500, and Gartner recognizes us as an industry leader. We have the broadest portfolio of technology and integrated partnerships, as well as our private network, which we use to create tailored solutions design, deployment, and ongoing management, driving cost savings, efficiency, innovation, and the ability to focus on core objectives.
We believe that each team member is a key to the success and sustainability of the group. In order to achieve this, we offer an environment where all professionals can grow and develop their skills and competencies, collaborate with diverse professionals, share knowledge and enjoy a rewarding career.
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Services Team in New Jersey. This is a technical role within Customer Engineering requiring diverse technical skillsets needed to guide customer network installations consisting of VMWare Velocloud SD-WAN, Fortinet (FortiGate) Firewalls, Managed WiFi (FortiAP and Adtran BlueSocket), and Fortinet/Cisco/Adtran switches. The position reports directly to the “Senior Manager Customer Engineering – Data Networks”. The position deals directly with customers and requires the ability to manage customer expectations and maintain a positive demeanor 100% of the time. The candidate must be able to work on Federal Customers.
Role And Responsibilities
- Design, Implement, and Manage SD-WAN, Cloud FW, switching and routing solutions for customers.
- Lead customer installations and provide guidance to Service Delivery organizations.
- Lead Engineering review meetings with customers and provide designs specific to their technical needs.
- Manage all assigned trouble tickets to ensure they are completed within SLA.
- Provide Tier4 support for Teir2 and Tier3 departments during outages.
- Ensure all customer installations are properly monitored via Intermapper.
- Create and maintain accurate detailed drawings and procedural documentation for each customer.
- VMware Velocloud SD-WAN Design, Implementation, and support.
- Fortinet Firewall (FortiGate) Design, Implementation, and support. (Familiar with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer)
- Adtran Switch management via NCommand.
- Cisco IOS Routing and Switching / CCIE or CCNP
- WAN Technology (MPLS, MP-VPN, SD-WAN)
- AWS and Azure Cloud configuration and management.
- BS degree majoring in a technical discipline (Network Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.)
- 4 years of hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data networks.
- 4 years of experience working with multi-vendor infrastructure. Specifically with VMware Velocloud SD-WAN, Fortinet security appliances, and Cisco Meraki switches.
- Cisco CCIE Certification
- 4 years hands-on experience with VMware Velocloud SD-WAN, Fortinet Firewalls. (Configure, Deploy, Support), and Cisco Meraki.
- Maintain a positive demeanor when dealing with customers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Provide on-call support off-hours including weekends.
- Ability to work occasional weekends to support customer turn-ups. (Flexibility in work hours is highly desired.)
MetTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
To learn more about our company visit us at www.mettel.net
