Sr. Network Engineer

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

• Location : Louisville, KY (hybrid with 2-3 days on site)
• Pay : 45 / hr
• Shift : M - F 8 : 30a-5 : 30p (potential on call support needed)
• Summary :

This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of the client's enterprise data network. This includes maintaining and optimizing network infrastructure and telecommunications systems, providing Tier 2 support, and acting as a subject matter expert on network technologies. The position requires collaboration with various departments, vendors, and end-users to develop network solutions. Strong project and problem management skills are essential.

• Responsibilities :
• Establish standards for new campus network designs and equipment.
• Design complex WAN / LAN architectures using best practices.
• Plan and integrate new technologies into the network.
• Perform network impact analysis, modeling, and capacity planning.
• Provide Level III network troubleshooting, including protocol analysis and network trace / capture analysis.
• Understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
• Perform software / hardware upgrades and LAN equipment configuration / provisioning.
• Manage IP addressing, subnetting, and Quality of Service (QoS).
• Provision and configure WAN technologies (MPLS, SDWAN, SIP) and equipment for various bandwidths.
• Manage networking services (ACS, AAA, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, SNMP).
• Design and support network security technologies and products.
• Manage remote access technologies (VPN, SSL-VPN, IPSec, B2B).
• Train / mentor other IT staff.
• Manage problems and adhere to change management and project management principles.
• Occasional travel for network construction, analysis, and upgrades.
• Requirements :
• Bachelor's degree in computing or information technology (networking emphasis) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of experience managing and administering network infrastructure and services.
• Expertise with Cisco equipment and IOS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio / LucidCharts, and MS Project.
• Strong prioritization and risk management skills.
• Cisco CCNP and Microsoft certifications are a plus.

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $45.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Schedule :
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s) :

• Do you have experience with Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, or Lucid Charts? Please specify.
• Do you have experience with leading network projects and mentoring Jr. engineers? Please specify.

Education :

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

• Network support : 5 years (Preferred)
• Network administration : 5 years (Preferred)
• Network engineering : 5 years (Preferred)
• CISCO equipment : 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

• Louisville, KY 40245 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

• Louisville, KY 40245 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel :

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40245

Salary : $45