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The Senior Network Engineer is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex network solutions to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability.
This role involves leading network projects, providing advanced technical support, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
The Senior Network Engineer plays a key role in shaping the network infrastructure strategy.
Key responsibilities:- Leads the design and implementation of intricate network solutions, including LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networks.
- Configures and manages advanced network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
- Implements and optimizes network protocols, services, and features.
- Implements comprehensive network security strategies, including firewall rules, intrusion detection/prevention systems, access controls, and encryption mechanisms.
- Performs security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques and network monitoring tools to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Optimizes network performance by analyzing traffic patterns and applying QoS measures.
- Manage network-related projects, from planning to execution.
- Defines project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, and ensures successful project completion
- Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, security experts, application developers, and business stakeholders.
- Stays updated with emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
- Manages relationships with network equipment vendors, service providers, and consultants.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive network documentation, including high-level network diagrams, detailed configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident response plans.
- Estimates network capacity requirements and plans for scalability to accommodate business growth and evolving needs.
- Ensures network configurations and practices comply with industry standards, regulations, and security policies.
- Performs any other related task as required.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:- Advanced understanding of networking concepts, protocols, architectures, and services.
- Advanced proficiency in configuring and managing complex network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
- Advanced knowledge of network protocols and technologies such as BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and advanced security protocols.
- Adanced hands-on experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills to convey technical information effectively.
- Advanced proficiency in network administration and configuration tools.
- Advanced proficiency leading and managing network projects.
- Advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
Academic qualifications and certifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Network Administration certification (Azure, Google, Amazon) preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) are beneficial.
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE), or equivalent certifications are preferred.
Required experience:- Advanced progressive experience in network engineering, including roles of increasing responsibility.
- Advanced experience working in a networking environment.
- Advanced experience with network security.
- Advanced WAN and LAN experience.
- Advanced experience in wireless equipment, protocols, standards, and wireless LAN design.
- Advanced cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, etc.).
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