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Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders
Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.
We are seeking a highly skilled, and experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage DCI networks, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our network infrastructure. Your hands-on expertise in firewalls, SDWAN, Local Area Network management, VLAN management, and network security will ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our network.
If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in network design, engineering and management, and have the passion for driving network excellence, we want to hear from you!
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Compensation: 85,000 - 95,000 per year
Hybrid in office 3 days a week. Only candidates in the Tampa Bay area will be considered.
Position Responsibilities - Network Operations:
- Administer, manage, and troubleshoot LANs, WANs, WLAN, VLANs, including switches, routers, and access points (Fortinet, Meraki, Cisco, Linksys, EnGenius, etc.)
- Administer, manage, and troubleshoot all firewalls in the environment (Meraki, Fortinet, Sophos)
- Configure, administer, and troubleshoot SSL VPN, IPSec VPN, RADIUS, and ZTNA infrastructure (Meraki, Fortinet)
- Configure and troubleshoot SDWAN connectivity
- Network Design and Strategy:
- Develop and execute network design and expansion strategies that align with the organization's goals and growth plans.
- Continuously assess and plan for future network requirements.
- Architect, plan, and execute network infrastructure projects to enhance performance and reliability.
- Deploy and manage Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) solutions to optimize network performance and efficiency.
- Ensure SDWAN configurations align with the company's goals for bandwidth optimization and reliability.
- Administer and troubleshoot all network related issues including firewalls, switches, routers, and access points.
- Monitor and optimize LAN performance to ensure seamless data flow.
- Network Management and Leadership:
- Lead and manage all aspects of DCI’s network planning, engineering, and management activities.
- Define and communicate clear objectives, expectations, and KPIs for areas of responsibility.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide expert-level support in resolving complex network issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address network-related challenges.
- Develop strategy to manage and maintain a full inventory of all network assets including circuits and network equipment.
- Network Security and Compliance:
- Implement security best practices, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus solutions, and access control mechanisms.
- Conduct periodic security assessments and vulnerability scans, addressing any identified weaknesses.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations relevant to network security.
- Configure and maintain firewalls to protect the network from unauthorized access and security threats.
- Continuously monitor and update firewall rules and policies.
- Create and manage Virtual LANs (VLANs) to segment and isolate network traffic as needed for security and efficiency.
- Configure and maintain inter-VLAN routing.
- Network Performance and Optimization:
- Monitor network performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks, outages, and inefficiencies.
- Plan and implement network optimization measures to enhance reliability and speed.
- Perform regular system upgrades and patch management to ensure network stability and security.
- Vendor and Budget Management:
- Evaluate and manage relationships with network service providers and vendors.
- Develop and manage the network department's budget, optimizing resources while maintaining service quality.
- Disaster Recovery and Redundancy Planning:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and redundancy strategies to ensure network availability in the event of disruptions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant professional certification and training.
- Hands-on experience working with Meraki Cloud and Meraki hardware.
- Hands-on experience working with Fortinet Manager, FortiGate Firewalls, FortiSASE, FortiAnalyzer.
- Hands-on experience in designing, configuring, deploying, and managing large enterprise networks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and security.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience designing and managing large SDWAN.
- Strong knowledge with network monitoring tools.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
- A good understanding of industry standards, compliance regulations, and emerging technologies.
- Professional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred.
- Fortinet and Meraki certification is preferred
DCI Offers The Following Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 401k with generous employer match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
