Senior Cisco Network & Satellite Engineer – Intl VPNs

SherlockTalent; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SherlockTalent is seeking a Senior Network Communications Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Cisco-based global networks, including satellite links and international VPNs, onsite/hybrid in West Palm Beach, FL. Responsibilities include ensuring scalable network designs, coordinating projects, monitoring performance and security, and documenting configurations and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a BS in IT/CS, CCNA, 5–7 years of experience, and hands-on expertise with Cisco IOS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, CS, or related field; CCNA certification required.
• 5-7 years designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale Cisco-based converged networks; expert Cisco IOS experience required.
• Experience with CradlePoint, WatchGuard, SolarWinds, Aerohive, or similar tech preferred.
• Telecommunications experience with multi-site Avaya PBX and VOIP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure international network infrastructure is optimized for current and future needs worldwide.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement products to improve security, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address telecommunication requests and oversee implementation.
• Serve as project coordinator for moderately complex voice and data system projects across sites.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain system and procedural documentation.
• Recommend hardware/software upgrades and coordinate with vendor support when needed.
• Monitor network performance and security, resolve issues, and manage outages to minimize downtime.
• Create technical specifications for communications equipment procurement (fiber, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless).
• Identify cost-savings opportunities across the network infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CCNA

Cisco IOS

Network design

VOIP

VPNs

Firewall

SolarWinds

WatchGuard

CradlePoint

Multisite networks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

CradlePoint

WatchGuard

SolarWinds

Aerohive

Extreme

Job description

SherlockTalent is seeking a Senior Network Communications Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Cisco-based global networks, including satellite links and international VPNs, onsite/hybrid in West Palm Beach, FL. Responsibilities include ensuring scalable network designs, coordinating projects, monitoring performance and security, and documenting configurations and procedures.

The ideal candidate has a BS in IT/CS, CCNA, 5–7 years of experience, and hands-on expertise with Cisco IOS,