What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at Pivotal Solutions Inc?
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Senior Network Engineer
The Senior Network Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our comprehensive network infrastructure. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure our IT operations support our business goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network architectures, systems administration, support protocols, and experience leading IT projects and teams.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, configure, and maintain the organization's network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and scalability.
- Oversee systems administration tasks, including server deployment, maintenance, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.
- Lead support initiatives, ensuring efficient resolution of end-user issues and maintaining high levels of user satisfaction.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for network, system, and desktop operations.
- Serve as the technical lead on IT projects, coordinating between internal teams and external vendors to meet project milestones and deliverables.
- Manage and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Perform regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement security measures in accordance with best practices and compliance requirements.
- Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements to infrastructure and processes.
- Provide high-level technical support and troubleshooting for complex network, system, and desktop issues.
- Collaborate with senior management to align IT infrastructure with business strategy and objectives.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with a comprehensive background in systems administration and support.
- Proven management or leadership experience, with a track record of leading successful IT projects and teams.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, MCSE, CompTIA Network ) are highly desirable.
- Deep understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
- Expertise in firewall configuration, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and security practices.
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware) and containerization.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- A commitment to staying informed on the latest industry trends and technologies."
