What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at Robert Half?
Responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining network infrastructure to support data, voice, video, and wireless services. Provides hands-on support for routers, switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, and load balancers while optimizing network performance and security.Network Design & MaintenanceConfigure and manage LAN/WAN environments, VLANs, VPNs, and subnetting.Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, access points).Implement and manage Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SD-WAN solutions.Maintain fiber switches and associated infrastructure.Optimize network performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive upgrades.Security & ComplianceConfigure and maintain firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA).Implement IT security policies, including access controls, Zero Trust, and 802.1X authentication.Conduct network security audits and vulnerability assessments.Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices.Wireless & Cloud NetworkingManage and optimize enterprise wireless networks, including Cisco Meraki and Aruba access points.Ensure secure and efficient wireless connectivity across corporate environments.Support virtualized networking environments (VMware NSX, vCenter, AWS/Azure networking).Support & DocumentationProvide Tier 2/3 technical support and incident response within SLA guidelines.Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network-related initiatives.Telecom & VoIP SupportProvide technical support for Unified Communications platforms (Cisco Call Manager, UCaaS, Microsoft Teams).Troubleshoot voice-related issues, circuits, and ISP connectivity.Work with telecom providers to manage SIP trunks and MPLS connecting
