Senior Network Engineer
Job title: Senior Network Engineer in Phoenix, AZ at True North Consultants
Company: True North Consultants
Job description: Overview:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Network Engineer to manage and enhance our global network infrastructure. This role demands a proactive leader who will oversee the lifecycle of designated platforms, ensuring optimal performance, capacity, and availability. The ideal candidate will implement best practices, drive strategic infrastructure initiatives, and provide technical leadership across various technology areas.Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic plans for network platform advancements.
- Design, deploy, and maintain WAN, LAN, WLAN, and Voice networks across multiple regions.
- Collaborate on the design and execution of network solutions, ensuring compatibility, security, and availability.
- Conduct regular infrastructure audits and maintain comprehensive documentation.
- Contribute to disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Advise on network capacity and availability issues, ensuring compliance with service agreements.
- Mentor and coach team members, fostering knowledge transfer within the technology team.
- Maintain strategic relationships with key technology partners and vendors.
- Provide advanced support and serve as a project resource for assigned technology platforms.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in server and network administration.
- Relevant Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE).
- Expertise in network protocols and infrastructure architecture.
- In-depth knowledge of Ethernet LAN technologies and WAN protocols, including SD-WAN.
- Experience in a professional services environment is a plus.
- Proficiency with WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and Enterprise WLAN infrastructure (Cisco, TCP/IP, SIP, VoIP, NAC).
- Experience with Cisco Security Product Suites including ASA/FTD firewall and IDS/IPS technologies.
- Comprehensive understanding of routing and switching protocols.
- Familiarity with Cisco/Mitel/UCaaS VOIP Solutions and network security principles.
- Experience with RSA/RADIUS/AV Solutions and Secure Internet Gateways.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Teams.