Network Data Engineer

TechDigital Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance their growing network infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and maintain complex network architectures while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your expertise in configuring network devices and troubleshooting issues will ensure high availability and reliability of services. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of a dynamic team, where your contributions will directly impact the organization’s success. If you are passionate about network engineering and eager to take on challenging projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in network engineering and management.
• Ability to design and implement complex network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Configure and install network devices and services.
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshoot network issues.

Skills

Network Configuration

Troubleshooting

Routing Protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS)

Switching (STP, RSTP, Port Security)

Security Tools Implementation

Scripting for Automation

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Certification

Tools

F5

DDI Infoblox

Ticket Management Tool

Job description

Network Data L3

General Summary

Sr. Network Engineer with ability to design, implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. Ability to be part of a systems engineering team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs. Possess critical technical knowledge of how business applications function in the operating environment and how they have been configured and customized to meet specific business and company objectives. They will also participate as a technical resource in medium to large-scale projects. This position frequently collaborates with other technical and business applications personnel to acquire or provide technical direction. Working knowledge of multiple computing platforms (including physical, virtual, and cloud.) This position works independently, and as part of the Linux Infrastructure Team, and subject to the broad direction of a technical manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, Wireless Controller, access points).
2. Configure and administer F5 & DDI Infoblox related requests and issues.
3. Participate in Major Incidents / Troubleshooting bridges to identify Root Cause.
4. Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
5. Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
6. Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
7. Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
8. Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
9. Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.
10. Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
11. Good working knowledge of routing BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS.
12. Good working knowledge of Switching, STP, RSTP, Port Security, DHCP.
13. Plan and execute in-depth technical activity, influencing the direction of activities/plans and providing technical insight and guidance to others.
14. Investigate and help resolve issues on customer’s network and IT estates using agreed troubleshooting methodologies.
15. Manage support cases to enable fast resolution that exceeds our customers' expectations.
16. Ensure accurate recording of all cases using the Company’s ticket management tool and closing within agreed timeframes.
17. Using the central document repository, ensure knowledge sharing across the team and enable best practice.
18. Support and take ownership of ad-hoc projects.
19. Support wider team with knowledge share via knowledge base communications (emails, how-to guides, etc.) and contribution at team meetings.

Job Specifications

1. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant business experience.
2. Has 11+ years of related work experience.
3. Industry certification is a plus.
4. Possesses highly developed technical expertise in multiple key operating/networking system or subsystem areas.
5. Able to operate independently in developing and implementing the most complex technical solutions.
6. Where applicable, demonstrates experience supporting in-house developed business applications and working directly with application development teams.
7. Able to leverage scripting and other tools to automate routine tasks.
8. Through product research and personal experience, able to articulate strategy for appropriating various software and technologies to meet long range computing requirements.
9. Has good human relations skills.