Senior Network Engineer

Bell Techlogix; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Techlogix in Indianapolis is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure. Key duties include lifecycle management of architecture, troubleshooting network issues, and developing optimized monitoring systems.

The ideal candidate should possess a BS degree in Computer Science, 7+ years of experience in network engineering, and a deep understanding of network protocols and hardware. Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a service provider or enterprise-level network.
• Deep understanding of IP, BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF protocols.
• Experience in network automation in languages like Python, Perl, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Manage network infrastructure from design through implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Develop optimized network monitoring systems.

Skills

Network Protocols

Network Automation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Documentation Skills

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Brocade

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

HQ, Indianapolis, IN
4400 W 96th St
Indianapolis, IN 46268, USA

Summary: The Sr. Network Engineering team is responsible for ensuring availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on network infrastructure design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You are focused on creating engineering solutions to operations problems, optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure and eliminating work through automation. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues.

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses effective written and verbal communication skills, a strong sense of ownership, adapts quickly to new technologies, and has high career growth potential. The desire and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment is essential.

Essential Functions

• Be responsible for the lifecycle of architecture from inception to working with engineering teams on implementation and supportability of design.
• Build reusable designs and systems that promote scale, reliability, security and efficiency.
• Manage and maintain multi‑vendor, multi‑protocol data center and backbone networks.
• Define and develop optimized network monitoring systems.
• Develop and maintain consistency within the networking infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and remedy network related issues.
• Ability to participate in a regular on‑call rotation.
• Analyze complex business problems and issues as it relates to enterprise network infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance to IT professionals to correct issues encountered with network software & connectivity.
• Manage the needs of multiple customers, prioritize needs and manage the daily workload.
• Assist with internal projects as necessary, and work with project managers to set scope and timelines for new projects to meet completion deadlines.
• Interface with all levels of employees internally and within client businesses to support engagement requirements (business owners, project managers, customer employees, and executive management).
• Write technical procedural documentation for co‑workers and for delegated tasks.

Required Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving systems engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience working on a service provider or enterprise‑level network in engineering or design capacity.
• A deep understanding of network protocols, including IP and related transports, BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF.
• A deep understanding of network hardware internals, including forwarding, filtering, and policing mechanisms.
• A solid understanding of application protocols, including DNS, IPSEC, HTTPS, and TLS.
• Practical experience in network device firmware management in a large‑scale enterprise environment.
• Experience developing network automation tools in at least one language (Python, Perl, C++, Bash, etc.).
• Experience with and understanding authentication mechanisms including PKI.
• Proven expertise with network hardware and software, preferably including Brocade, Cisco (IOS, NX-OS) and Juniper JunOS – CCNA certification required, JNCIA/JNCIS certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of wireless protocols with proven experience in Juniper Mist, Cisco WLC and Ruckus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities and Skills

• Ability to adapt to a changing technical environment.
• Ability to coach other members of the team in their area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all team members and end‑users.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Self‑directed and sufficient as there may be little to no daily supervision.
• Ability to analyze complex business systems and proprietary application configurations, document the configurations and processes, and support them as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and tasks, and successfully manage multiple engagements that may require additional resources.

Physical, Mental Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to input data into computer systems.

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