Senior Enterprise Network Engineer — CCNP | 24/7 On‑Call

Genesee County MI; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County MI is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN and related telecommunications infrastructure across multiple sites. You will manage Cisco hardware/software, implement security controls, and ensure high availability and performance of critical networks.

The role requires CCNP certification or progress toward it, 7+ years of network management experience, and the ability to respond 24/7 to address system issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related field
• At least seven (7) years of experience managing Cisco network hardware and software
• Three (3) years of experience managing Palo Alto firewalls in a multi-site environment with five (5) or more locations
• Current CCNP certification or must obtain one within six (6) months of hire
• OR Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related field and at least ten (10) years of experience managing enterprise network routers and switches and a minimum seven (7) years of experience managing Cisco network hardware and software and three (3) years of experience managing Palo Alto firewalls in a multi-site environment with five (5) or more locations and must possess a current CCNP certification or obtain one within six (6) months of hire

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, test, implement, troubleshoot and enhance enterprise network and telecommunication systems including hardware, software and appliances
• Implement and maintain security solutions and ensure proper security practices are followed including monthly patching of software, updates to firmware and review of system alerts on a daily basis
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to configuration, logical network diagrams, processes, service records and security configuration
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex system problems and recommend and implement corrective hardware and software solutions
• Respond to emergency outages in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Monitor the performance of network to ensure proper performance and reliability
• Provide training and written documentation for support personnel
• Provide guidance and/or direction of co-workers
• Write technical specifications for purchase of network and telecommunications hardware and software products
• Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure products and services
• Assist in research on relevant technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry
• Attend training seminars, conferences, and trade shows to broaden knowledge of current and future issues and technologies
• Proactively research, architect, and implement ongoing networking infrastructure enhancements and refinements

Skills

Cisco network management

Palo Alto firewall management

CCNP certification

Enterprise networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Associate's degree with extensive experience

Tools

Cisco routers/switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Enterprise networking tools

Job description

Genesee County MI is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN and related telecommunications infrastructure across multiple sites. You will manage Cisco hardware/software, implement security controls, and ensure high availability and performance of critical networks.

The role requires CCNP certification or progress toward it, 7+ years of network management experience, and the ability to respond 24/7 to address system issues.