Senior Network Engineer from System One

System One is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a long-term onsite, opportunity in Mobile, AL. The Sr. Network Engineer will be responsible for technical architecture, design, implementation, and continuity of the organization’s production network infrastructure including but not limited to, LAN, WAN, WLAN, Wireless Bridging, VoIP (IP Telephony), QoS, Firewall, Telephony Systems and Telecommunications. This individual will work closely with members of the IT staff to ensure very high levels of network availability, security and efficiency. The Sr. Network Engineer will serve as the lead technical resource for network production operations support and relevant systems projects.

• Provide leadership in the development and adherence to network engineering design standards that include device configurations, logical and physical security aspects, logical addressing, vendor technologies and others and defined.
• Develop and implement network infrastructure designs based on industry best-practices to meet business and technical requirements.
• Participation in project delivery work that includes design, configuration, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with Facility Security Officer or designated IT Security Analyst in the research security threats.
• Serve as highest point of escalation to incidents in the network infrastructure.
• Participate in the organization’s change management process.
• Act as technical resource to network initiatives for group members and other organizational entities.
• Develop and maintain network documentation that includes process, procedures and relevant physical and logical network diagrams.
• Configure and deploy company LANs, WANs, WLANs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Purpose-built appliances and other hardware to required specifications.
• Monitor and report on network systems performance, help identify network trends, and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure team members and others as necessary to assess near and long-term network capacity needs. Develop and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation that may include technical specifications information.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades that may be performed by junior team members.
• Participate as needed in the network security solutions and/or exercises. Participate in DR planning

• 10 years of experience in Data Center Operations and Telecommunications
• Current certification as Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) required
• 5+ years’ experience managing a network infrastructure comprised of Cisco technologies that includes router, switch, firewall, access security and other. 

• Experience in Data Center / Hosting / Distributed network environments.
• Be able to own and be accountable for network project designs and configurations.
• Experience with the IT Process Change Management.
• Ability to develop action plans with work estimates as part of IT projects.
• Have worked with a high-availability systems environment.
• Ability to solve critical production issues when required.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge with networking technologies.
• Knowledge of MPLS, QoS, WAN Traffic Optimization and Prioritization.
• Knowledge of and experience with SIP or H.323 VoIP Protocols.
• Ability to develop network, voice and data systems in multi-facility, multi-city corporate environments using public switched circuits and/or private line facilities.
• Knowledge of communications protocols and integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Knowledge of transport media such as twisted pair, broadband, baseband, coaxial, microwave and fiber optic systems.
• Working technical knowledge of relevant and current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards.
• Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.
• Ability to apply the principles of analytical and critical thinking skills and other professional practices to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.