Sr Data Network Engineer

The Network Engineer IV will be responsible for design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructure across the enterprise. This senior-level role requires an engineer with a deep, hands-on background in a multi-vendor enterprise, with a particular focus on network platforms from Arista, Fortinet, and Cisco. The ideal candidate will provide deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our network systems.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure network security through firewalls, VPNs, access controls, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NERC CIP).
• Multi-Vendor Configuration: Configure and maintain a wide range of network devices from multiple vendors, including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and optical equipment.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize advanced monitoring tools to analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert, providing escalation support, mentoring junior engineers, and leading complex network projects.

• F5 load balancers
• Nokia optical transport experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead projects, support multiple priorities under pressure and adapt to changing business and technical environments
• Cisco switching and routing (Catalyst, Nexus, IOS, NX-OS)
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Network tools (Arista CloudVison, Cisco ISE, FortiManager, Infoblox, SolarWinds, ExtraHop)
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.
• Arista switching and routing
• Expert knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
• Network Architecture: Design and architect highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise-level network solutions spanning corporate enterprise and operational technology environments. This includes LAN/WAN, wireless, data center architecture, network security, OT networking, cloud networking and optical transport.
• Nokia optical transport experience
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role and significant hands-on experience in the following:
• Azure cloud networking (ExpressRoute)
• OT/SCADA network experience

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