Senior Network Engineer

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

Service Express - Grand Rapids, MI

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Service Express is seeking a talented professional to join our team as a Senior Network Engineer. This role is pivotal within our Managed Infrastructure Service (MIS) organization, where the Senior Network Engineer will serve as a technology expert responsible for deploying and maintaining the technology necessary to meet the company's expanding IT requirements. This includes ensuring compliance with customer certifications, audit requirements, and regulatory assessments. The Senior Network Engineer will work closely with MIS Support Engineers and Internal Operations to provide specific support, ensuring alignment and focus on defined IT priorities. The primary responsibilities of this position include implementing, supporting, and maintaining networking infrastructure systems, with a strong emphasis on Cisco networking and security platforms. The engineer will be tasked with implementing and maintaining advanced Data Centre Network Technologies to enhance the security posture of the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, network segmentation, next-generation firewall and security threat protection, SD-WAN technologies, content delivery (load balancing), and monitoring and reporting tools. The role also involves full lifecycle management for all equipment within Service Express Datacentres, participation in project teams, and reviewing and assisting with the development of project deployment plans. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Senior Network Engineer will guide and mentor fellow network administrators, engineers, and project team members on related topics. Project execution will require collaboration with project managers, security management, delivery, and support teams. The engineer will oversee networking asset management, including the maintenance of component inventory and related documentation, and will develop and maintain capacity management reports and trend analysis. Maintaining comprehensive documentation for the networking infrastructure is also a critical aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain networking infrastructure systems focused on Cisco networking and security platforms.
  • Enhance security posture through advanced Data Centre Network Technologies, including network segmentation and next-generation firewalls.
  • Manage SD-WAN technologies and content delivery systems such as load balancing.
  • Utilize monitoring and reporting tools for network performance.
  • Conduct full lifecycle management for all networking equipment in Service Express Datacentres.
  • Participate in project teams and assist in developing project deployment plans.
  • Guide and mentor network administrators and engineers on relevant topics.
  • Execute projects in partnership with PM, Security Management, Delivery, and Support teams.
  • Oversee networking asset management, including inventory maintenance and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain capacity management reports and trend analysis.
  • Maintain documentation for the networking infrastructure.

Requirements

  • High level of knowledge of advanced Cisco systems platforms, including ACI switching, wireless, and ISE.
  • Knowledge of advanced SD-WAN functionality and principles.
  • Familiarity with advanced content delivery platforms such as F5 and Riverbed.
  • Experience with advanced scripting and automation platforms, such as Ansible and Terraform.
  • Excellent written, presentation, and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
  • Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service environment.
  • Strong decision-making, human relations, and organizational skills.
  • Understanding of tools and techniques used in process improvement.
  • Experience working with third-party partners/vendors and professional services.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with project management methodologies.
  • Certifications in networking or security (e.g., CCNP, CCIE).
  • Familiarity with cloud networking solutions.

Benefits

  • Up to $80,000 annual salary
  • Hybrid working model
  • On-call rota at an additional rate
  • Overtime pay
  • Workplace flexibility
  • Personal growth and advancement opportunities
  • Paid volunteer hours and birthday off
  • Several health insurance offerings starting on day one
  • 50% health club membership reimbursement
  • Company 401k match
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service