Senior Network Engineer

Ringside Talent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent acquisition firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Cleveland, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and expertise in network protocols, design, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include maintaining network infrastructure, optimizing performance, and implementing security measures. This role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with network equipment.
• Familiarity with access control and encryption.
• Proficient in troubleshooting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT to assess network requirements.
• Monitor network performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular network assessments and scans.
• Develop and maintain network documentation.

Skills

Network protocols

Routing protocols

Network troubleshooting

Network security principles

Continuous learning

Tools

Cisco routers and switches

Juniper devices

Wireshark

Nagios

PRTG

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

We have been retained by a Cleveland client to identify a Senior Network Engineer. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain our network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and network security systems.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to assess network requirements and develop network architecture designs that align with business needs and industry best practices.
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of network services.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement necessary adjustments and enhancements to optimize network efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct regular network assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configuration files, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide support and guidance to the IT team and end-users on network-related issues, troubleshooting network problems, and resolving technical network-related incidents.
• Implement and enforce network security measures, including access control policies, network segmentation, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Hands‑on experience with network equipment and tools, such as Cisco routers and switches, Juniper devices, Wireshark, and network monitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, PRTG).
• Familiarity with network security principles, including access control, authentication, encryption, and security incident response.
• Proficient in network troubleshooting methodologies and tools, with a systematic and methodical approach to problem resolution.
• Proactive mindset, with a continuous learning attitude and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and network security threats.

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