Senior Network Engineer

Nielsen; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Network Engineer, where your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring the high availability and performance of our network infrastructure. This role involves managing complex incidents, optimizing network operations, and implementing security best practices. You will collaborate with a talented team, leveraging your skills in advanced networking technologies and tools. If you are ready to make an impact and drive innovation in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow your career.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in network engineering.
• Expertise in managing complex network incidents and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to critical network alerts.
• Manage firewall translations and security policies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for network connectivity.

Skills

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

Incident Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

F5 LTM

Infoblox

AWS

GCP

Azure

Oracle Cloud

Job description

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At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team. You will serve as a critical point of escalation for network incidents, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of our network infrastructure. This role demands a deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and security, with a strong focus on proactive monitoring, incident resolution, and infrastructure management.


Responsibilities:
• Advanced Incident Management & Support:
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex network incidents.
• Monitor and respond to critical alerts from SolarWinds and other monitoring tools.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and collaborate with ISPs to resolve complex connectivity issues.
• Manage PRI lines and resolve related issues.
Network Operations & Maintenance:
• Perform advanced switchport provisioning and configuration.
• Manage complex firewall translations and security policies.
• Administer and optimize DNS/DHCP services using Infoblox.
• Proactively monitor and analyze network performance using SolarWinds.
• Plan and execute upgrades and maintenance on switches, routers, and firewalls (Cisco, Meraki, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).
• Perform failover testing of firewalls of multiple sites.
Infrastructure Management & Security:
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams.
• Implement and enforce network security best practices.
• Manage and configure F5 LTM load balancers.
• Basic knowledge of AWS/GCP/Azure/Oracle Cloud networking.
Technology Management:
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Maintain a strong understanding of network protocols and technologies.
• Basic knowledge of VOIP.
Requirements:
• Experience:
• Minimum 3-6 years of progressive experience in network engineering.
Technical Skills:
• Expert-level experience with switches (Cisco, Meraki, Juniper).
• Expert-level experience with routers (Cisco, Juniper).
• Expert-level experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).
• Extensive experience with Infoblox for DNS/DHCP management.
• Advanced proficiency in using SolarWinds for network monitoring.
• Experience with F5 LTM load balancing.
• Experience working with Cloud Networking (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud).
• Basic knowledge of VOIP.
• Experience with ISP Management.
• Experience with PRI Management.
Soft Skills:
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

About the company

Nielsen Holdings PLC is an American information, data and market measurement firm.