Sr. Network Engineer

Strong Cisco/HP/Aruba/Meraki switches/routing networking experience (some designing) Description:The Network Engineer will be part of the Global Network Delivery team that manages and deploys Network infrastructure for our clients locations such as airports, cargo, sales offices, etcetera. This position requires analysis, design, and engineering of network solutions within our clients architectural framework to meet project needs.This position requires an engineer that will:· Write/engineer network device configuration scripts with associated change documentation to meet project goals and deadlines.· Implement network changes during appropriate change windows (after hours)· Review and provide feedback on change documentation/engineering of other engineers.· Establish processes to test applications and devices before planned network deployment to quantify their performance and recommend steps to ensure they are optimized.· Serve as second-tier support for network operations team when needed.· Participate in on-call support escalation rotation· Translate business needs into actionable deliverables.· Manage small internal data network projects.· Create detailed network designs that meet the customer requirements (including physical and logical) of complex network systems to meet the functional objectives of the business.· Serve as a technical resource providing guidance and advice to associates on data, voice, and mobile network capabilities for utilizing the full capability of technology in designing effective solutions.Qualified candidates will possess:· 6+ years of enterprise data network/IT industry experience with a minimum of 4 working with data network technologies at an enterprise scale· B.S. Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience· Industry Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE is desired· Demonstrated expertise with protocol analyzers, and test equipment is desired.· Experience working with network tools such as CA Spectrum and Wireshark· Expert knowledge on Cisco routers, Cisco L2/L3 switches, load balancing, QOS, VPN, NAT, VoIP, IPSec, Multicast, DNS services, MPLS networks, network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, VLAN Trunking), and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).· Strong knowledge of Spanning-tree protocols (PVST,MSTP,RSTP)· Experience working with Velocloud/Viptela SDWAN/Aruba/Meraki/Nexus/Palo Alto Firewalls Zscaler equipment is an advantage· Basic understanding of public cloud and Azure cloud networking· Experience working with Microsoft Azure is a plus· Firewall troubleshooting skill· Experience with vulnerability management· Basic Wi-Fi design understanding and troubleshooting skill· Strong experience in switch upgrades and refresh activity· Proven ability to manage multiple vendors in a partially outsourced IT environment· Previous software development experience is a plus to help drive Automation.· Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.· Excellent communications, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a track record as a problem solver & an effective team player is essential· Flexibility - able to manage stressful situations and adapt to changing environments.· Solid problem management skills related to working network related issues· Have attention to detail and an ability to organize and prioritize workload· Strong presentation and analytical skills· Excellent oral and written communication skills· Capable of efficiently completing tasks without specific direction or close supervision· Ability to run/lead projects with minimum guidance· Lead both technical and non-technical discussions· Be the escalation point for resolution of network integration issues· Act as the liaison between IT verticals, vendors, the business, and the network team· Consult with technical peers and management on the deployment of applications within the network· Work with the IT verticals to ensure on-going standards and application performance over the network· Proactively recommend courses of action to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness· Proven ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally· Commitment to system functionality and user satisfaction in rapidly growing and changing environments· Develop and present business case and related ROI to management for justification of investment in upgrades or replacement of hardware/softwareExperience Level:Expert LevelWe reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)/Roth

Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.