Senior Network Engineer – 1588338

VetRamp; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

VetRamp seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design and develop our customer’s expanding global network. Initially a contract role addressing a staffing gap due to a member out for an indefinite period. Focus on internetworking sites with TCP/IP transport, emphasizing OSI layers 2 and 3.

Responsibilities include designing resilient networks, enabling global connectivity, building secure distributed-work solutions, and real-time monitoring for optimal performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise network experience.
• Ability to document thoroughly and clearly.
• Proficient in fault-tree analysis.
• Knowledge of encryption and authentication methods.
• Experience with switches, routers, and firewall configurations.
• CCNP or equivalent advanced networking knowledge.
• Experience with project management and SDLC.
• Familiarity with SNMP monitoring systems.
• Background in co-lo data center environments.
• Experience supporting Windows, Linux, ESXi, and Active Directory.
• SSCP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Existing relationships with ISPs and co-location providers are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and ensure resilience of layer 2/3 networks across global locations.
• Collaborate with engineers and partners to establish ground station connectivity worldwide.
• Develop secure solutions for a distributed workforce.
• Monitor network in real time and respond to issues to maintain performance.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Networking Knowledge

Security Focus

Education

CCNP certification or equivalent

CCNA certification or equivalent

Tools

Fortigate Firewalls

OSPF/EIGRP/BGP/MPLS/SD-WAN

Icinga

SolarWinds

PRTG

Windows/Linux/ESXi/Active Directory

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to play a crucial role in designing and developing our customer’s expanding global network. This will initially be a contract position to help address a staffing gap due to a current team member being out for an indefinite duration. Your focus would involve internetworking sites and services that rely on TCP/IP transport, with particular attention to OSI model layers 2 and 3.

Job Responsibilities

• Network Design and Support: Design and ensure the resilience of layer 2/3 networks connecting all universal locations, promoting responsive connectivity.
• Global Connectivity: Collaborate with the engineers, mission partners, and non-IT personnel to establish ground station connectivity worldwide.
• Distributed Workforce Solutions: Develop secure and reliable solutions catering to a distributed workforce.
• Real-time Network Monitoring: Monitor the network for potential issues and respond promptly to maintain optimal performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Enterprise Network Expertise: A minimum of 10 years’ experience supporting enterprise networks and/or industrial control systems.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to thorough documentation.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking and proficiency in fault-tree analysis.
• Security Focus: A solid understanding of encryption and authentication methods.
• Network Skills: CCNA or equivalent experience working with switches, firewalls (Fortigate), routers, and supporting OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN networks.
• Advanced Certification: CCNP certification or equivalent experience showcasing your advanced networking knowledge.
• Project Management: Experience with project management and familiarity with the system development lifecycle.
• Monitoring Systems: Proficiency in managing SNMP monitoring systems such as Icinga, SolarWinds, and PRTG.
• Data Center Exposure: Background working in a co-lo datacenter environment.
• Systems Administration: Experience supporting and administering Windows, Linux, ESXi, and Active Directory.
• Network Security: SSCP certification or equivalent experience fortifying layer 3 networks is a big PLUS.
• Industry Connections: Existing relationships with ISPs and co-location providers are advantageous.