Senior Network Engineer - LHH

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

Network Design and Architecture

Design and architect network solutions that meet the specific needs of the fuel and convenience retail company. This includes LAN, WAN, and wireless network design.

Network Implementation

• Deploy and configure network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment. Ensure that network infrastructure aligns with business requirements.
• Responsible for the configuration, operation and administration of network server hardware, operating systems and communications links. Including the installation of new software applications and hardware on the network.

Security

• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect data and systems from threats and vulnerabilities. This includes firewall configurations, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network access control.

Network Monitoring and Maintenance

• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and resolve network outages or interruptions. Perform regular maintenance, software updates, and patches.
• Manages and maintains Active Directory including adding and maintaining users on the network; assigns application access while ensuring system security.
• Coordinates with consultants or vendor representatives when necessary.
• Verifies that the daily system back up occurs. Restores documents, software, and data from the backup when necessary.
• Manages mobile devices for HOB.
• Administer Microsoft Azure cloud service

Capacity Planning

Analyze network traffic and capacity to predict future requirements and make necessary adjustments or expansions to support business growth.

Documentation

• Maintain detailed network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures for troubleshooting and recovery.
• Assists Manager of Information Technology with the development of system standards, short/long term goals and project management.

Vendor Management

Collaborate with network equipment vendors and service providers to procure and manage networking hardware and services. Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.

Compliance

• Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry regulations and standards, particularly in areas such as payment processing and data security.
• Conducts store audits for PCI compliance.

Team Collaboration

• Maintains professional relationships with Sr. Leaders, department managers, staff members, vendors and others who may do business with Carroll.
• Works closely with other IT staff, management, and vendors to ensure that the network infrastructure aligns with business objectives.

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field
• 8+ Years of experience with system networks
• Ability to administer/maintain/install Windows Active directory, Windows Servers and workstations, mobile devices, routers and firewalls, Microsoft Exchange, VMWare, Cisco Routers, TCP/IP routing protocols, firewalls, wireless networking, WAN’s, Citrix.
• Hardware knowledge of Cisco switches and router, HP servers and workstations
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently as needed
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities