Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining the financial institution-wide area and local area networks (WAN/LAN) including routers, switches, firewalls, proxy servers, DNS, and security appliances to ensure highly available and secure networking systems. This role will also be assisting with level 3 support as well as completing proactive monitoring, patches, research, and resolving network system errors.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains an advanced knowledge of networking tools; Visio (Diagrams), Wireshark (Sniffer), packet capture tools as well as network management suites.
• Maintains a current knowledge of network routing (EIGRP/OSPF/BGP) and switching protocols (STP, VTP, Ether channel) to be able to design and implement high availability and secure networking systems based on Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches and Fortinet appliances.
• Understands and can apply advanced features and functionality such as AAA, QoS, 802.1x, STP enhancements, and security functionality.
• Manages design, configuration, and documentation of WAN/LAN network architecture and is the primary contact point for LAN/WAN diagrams (Visio) in conjunction with network technician and network engineer.
• Ensures LAN/WAN and network stability and security including administration of next-generation firewall, IDS/IPS appliance, network configuration, and event monitoring.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent proven work experience. Cisco CCNP required; mid-level networking certifications helpful.
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of networking hardware and configurations (Fortinet, FTD firewall, Cisco and Fortinet Wireless LAN controller, and Cisco hardware - switches and routers).
• The ability to process complex information, analyze, and solve complex technical problems.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in both written and verbal form.
• The ability to organize and prioritize work and work accurately under pressure to meet the business needs of the financial institution.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.