IT First Source - Sunnyvale, CA
posted 2 months ago
The Sr. Network Engineer position based in Sunnyvale, CA, is a critical role responsible for the deployment and management of network infrastructure on a global scale. This position requires collaboration with various IT teams, facility groups, and technology vendors to effectively deploy and decommission network infrastructure. The engineer will work closely with facility project managers to set up new large-scale offices, campuses, and labs according to business requirements, ensuring that all installations meet the necessary standards and specifications. In addition to deployment responsibilities, the Sr. Network Engineer will be tasked with maintaining thorough documentation and templates to uphold operational standards. This includes documenting new operational issues and solutions encountered in the field and transferring this knowledge to team members to foster a collaborative learning environment. The role also involves provisioning and maintaining the health of network infrastructure across different data centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The engineer will administer Cisco routing, switching, and wireless infrastructure, as well as SDWAN technologies. Adherence to IT access-management and change control procedures is essential to maintain security and compliance. The position also requires collaboration with team members and mentoring of junior staff to execute IT strategies effectively and efficiently. Staying updated on industry best practices in risk management techniques and integrating new methods and tools as appropriate is a key aspect of this role. Additionally, the engineer will support the deployment of other technology areas, including Network Access Control, Firewalls, VPN, and SNMP-based monitoring, as well as managing network and firewall OS patching, monitoring, and alerting.