S.P. Richards - Atlanta, GA
posted 2 months ago
The Senior Network Engineer position is a critical role within our organization, responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and management of our corporate local and wide area networks, as well as the customer-facing DMZ. The primary goal of this position is to ensure maximum uptime for users, which is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Cisco, Meraki, F5, and Check Point hardware, along with a deep understanding of TCP/IP protocols. Hands-on experience in designing network configurations, documenting, and managing the installation of new networks, as well as maintaining and upgrading existing systems, is crucial for success in this role. In this position, the Senior Network Engineer will be expected to demonstrate expertise in all areas of routing, switching, and firewall configuration. A strong working knowledge of BGP and EIRGP routing protocols, as well as experience configuring QoS, VPCs, ACLs, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless networks, is essential. The candidate should also be proficient in using network monitoring tools such as Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), ExtraHop, and Cisco's NetFlow protocol to troubleshoot and resolve network issues effectively. Additionally, experience with packet capture tools like Wireshark is necessary to decode and understand individual TCP/IP conversations and packets. The role requires interaction with both internal and external customers to resolve network issues, utilizing our ServiceNow trouble ticket system. Effective communication is key, as the Senior Network Engineer must convey technical information in a professional and timely manner. Furthermore, this position involves training and mentoring junior network engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment. The role may also require working weekends and after-hours for maintenance, as well as participating in a rotating on-call schedule. Travel to Distribution Centers and customer locations across the US for installations and support will be necessary, with all travel expenses initially covered by the employee and reimbursed by the company.