Position: Sr. Network Engineer
Location: Bedford, MA (Onsite)
Visa: USC-GC only
Our client is seeking a professional Network Engineer to join their IT and Support team on an immediate basis. As a Senior Network Engineer, your role will be to develop as well as maintain the functioning and security of the networks. This will include the networks in their client's office premises and the cloud.
This role requires full time onsite at client location in Bedford, MA.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy functional networks such as LAN, WAN, and WLAN.
- Configure and install servers, software, routers, and several other networking devices.
- Monitor network performance on a regular basis.
- Resolve support issues that have escalated via the local infrastructure or troubleshoot the cloud.
- Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
- Mentor the team members on different technical issues.
- Create, test and oversee security measures by implementing network enhancements.
- Communicate with the users as and when required.
- Maintain and update the technical reports on a timely basis.
- Suggest improvements to boost the network-s capacity, performance, and scalability.
- Be updated about the latest developments in network technologies.
Required Skills:
- BA/BSc degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- 4+ years of experience as a Sr. Network Engineer or related role in the IT industry.
- Professional Computer Network Certifications CCNA, CCNP.
- Candidates experience with networks like WAN.
- Excellent knowledge of network architecture and network administration.
- Thorough understanding of communication protocols like TCP/IP and routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
- Expert understanding / management of network security and access control models.
- Expert understanding / management of Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Know-how about coding languages for scripting such as Perl and Python.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Cloud management, preferably Azure.
- Proficient in the configuration and maintenance of Cisco.
- Experience with network monitoring tools, SolarWinds.
