Senior Network Engineer

Company: Perfecta
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status. Role Summary:The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of the corporate enterprise, encompassing customer and program enclaves. Responsible for engineering a network that accomplishes corporate objectives and meets customer demand via the design, configuration, and maintenance of networked devices; the selection, implementation, and management of networking protocols; and the provision of technical assistance to team members including recommendations to leadership. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with leadership, product development, third party elements, customers, and security team members to design, deploy, and manage functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Configure and install network devices: firewalls, routers, switches, VPN, load balancer, ISP
• Teach, coach, and guide a team of network engineers
• Proactively monitor network performance and integrity
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
• Create, oversee, and routinely test security measures (eg authentication and disaster recovery)
• Communicate with users when needed
• Maintain complete technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability
• Install networks in OCONUS locations as directed by project PMEducation:
  • BS in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related engineering field (or at least 5 years of direct experience working as a network engineer) is desiredExperience:
    • At least 5 years direct industry-related experience as a Network Engineer/Architect OR have knowledge comparable to a Senior Network Engineer/Architect with 5 years of experienceSkills & Knowledge:
      • Independent and self-disciplined engineer who thrives operating outside of direct management.
      • Critical thinker who assesses risk and generates innovative options aligned with corporate intent
      • Problem-solver capable of responding to unpredictable requirements
      • Working knowledge and proficiency with networked hardware: Cisco, Dell, Netgate, Juniper
      • Working knowledge and proficiency with networking concepts: IP management, scripting, design, maintenance, troubleshooting
      • Comfortable with deploying change to a production environment
      • Possesses detailed knowledge and familiar with communication protocols and routing protocols: ICMP, TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, VPS
      • Working knowledge and proficiency with common network and Linux-based operating systems
      • Familiar with access control models and network security
      • Working knowledge and proficiency with VMWare and Cloud Computing (AWS) is a plus
      • Working knowledge and proficiency with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools Additional Requirements:
        • Professional certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE) are desired
        • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
        • Must be a U.S. Citizen.Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.Perfecta is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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