Senior Network Engineer - VRF - New Era Technology

New Era Technology is a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ employees and offices around the world. New Era offers Cloud, Managed, Professional, and Security services, and delivers Collaboration, Data Networking, Digital Transformation, and Physical & Life Safety solutions to more than 14,500 customers worldwide.

We are looking for team members to contribute to and deliver our mission: "To deliver and support technology solutions that securely connect people, places, and information." New Era Technology is a community of like-minded, like-hearted people who share the same vision and values.

Work alongside the finest team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals who are encouraged to drive change and think outside of the box. As a team member, you will receive competitive benefits, industry training, and certifications.  New Era Technology empowers businesses to embrace the future workplace. As customers shift their perspectives on where and how work happens, we are there to meet them with flexible, resilient, and productive solutions.

New Era Technology provides a team-oriented culture, a positive environment filled with an incredible staff, and a genuine passion for providing the best service to our customers worldwide. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to professional growth, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and setting the standard for excellence in our field.

We offer a growth-orientated, high-tech environment for employees. Along with our many benefits, you can expect a corporate culture that promotes personal and professional development. Our customer-focused teams are built on our core values: Community, Integrity, Agile, and Committed.

We currently have a need for a Senior Network Engineer to design and implement a new network with VRF networking concepts. Global Financial Services, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy scalable network solutions with VRF networking concepts
• Design and implement connectivity between existing network infrastructure and various BMS providers
• Identify, research, evaluate and implement emerging network technologies
• Maintain and manage the global network
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues.

• Work with Network Planning teams to implement new solutions
• Manage multiple vendors and technologies    
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors 
• Escalation of problems as appropriate to management.
• Support during and after network cut-overs and change to the environment

Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years' experience with enterprise-level network design and deployment
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of core routing and switching, LAN/WAN/ MAN services

• Extensive knowledge of OSPF, BGP, Multicast, MPLS, VxLAN, VRF, IPSEC

• Experience with Cisco networking platforms, both virtual and non-virtual, Cisco ASR/ISR routers, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Nexus/ACI.

• Experience with Network Security, i.e. Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper

• Ability to analyze and design network systems to achieve efficient and secure operation
• Current Cisco data networking certifications i.e. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE strongly preferred.
• Experience working in large enterprise networks is desired. The ability to work under pressure and interface with senior management will be key to these roles.

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.

This position is onsite in NYC paying a salary up to $140,000 annually.