Our client is actively seeking a talented Senior Network Engineer to work at their location in Nashville, TN OR work remote from home (EST/CST preferred).
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with our client.
Job Overview: Responsible for engineering responsibilities for data center technologies and systems that are compliant with company standards, security policies, and best practices in a data center environment.
Technical responsibilities include data center routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls, ACI, VPN, and wireless technologies.
Key Responsibilities: Perform installation, maintenance, and upgrade of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, Zscaler, and network management systems.
Monitor network connectivity and ensure high-quality data transmission.
Provide technical support to various departments and users with regards to LAN/WAN and cloud-based networks.
Serve as a liaison with vendors and other third-party providers.
Research networking requirements; prepare detailed architectural and installation plans.
Conduct internal studies of network performance and traffic analysis.
Research problems, conduct cable and equipment installations and evaluate new technologies.
Meet end-user needs by ensuring the uptime, performance, resource availability, security, and compliance of the networks managed within established budgets and operational guidelines.
Determine and diagram the physical layout which illustrate the physical location and the connections between devices in the network.
Determine and diagram the logical layout of the communication protocols (e.g., IP, TCP, etc.) and type of service/application (email, file transfer, web browsing, etc.) for each segment of the network.
Automate routine tasks using scripting and writing basic computer programs to address more complex systems software configuration and enhancement.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
6 years of related experience in an environment of comparable size/complexity.
Ability to utilize network monitoring and analytical tools for troubleshooting.
May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs.
Ability to work on a diverse team with members located in multiple international locations.
Additional Preferred Skills: Network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIE, or similar.