The Senior Network Engineer will play a crucial role in managing and enhancing the network infrastructure at Comtech Telecommunications Corp. This position requires hands-on responsibility for both development and production networking environments. The engineer will be tasked with the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support of all network components, including security appliances and devices, with limited supervision. An active Top-Secret clearance is a prerequisite for this role, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work involved. In this position, the Senior Network Engineer will provide recommendations on architectural changes and design enhancements to improve the reliability and performance of the network infrastructure. This includes maintaining, managing, and documenting IP network design and allocation. The engineer will also design, architect, document, and support network security by managing firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and Access Control Lists (ACLs) across all network equipment. Furthermore, the role involves designing and supporting routers, switches, security solutions, VPNs, and network management solutions across Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). The Senior Network Engineer will maintain a detailed knowledge of the company's network standards and the overall regional and global network environments. A significant responsibility will be to configure and maintain a proactive Network Monitoring System, leveraging existing tools to maintain and track network metrics. The engineer will also perform ongoing network fine-tuning, upgrades, and enhancements to optimize network performance, availability, stability, and security. Additionally, the role includes conducting analysis of network characteristics, troubleshooting problems, and recommending solutions to create highly available and redundant networks. Training and knowledge transfer to team members will also be part of the responsibilities.