Sr. Network Engineer

Randstad Digital; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Durham, NC seeks a Network Engineer to lead the design, installation, and management of enterprise LAN/WAN, security, and cloud networking initiatives. You will partner with global teams to implement infrastructure enhancements while ensuring high availability and SLA compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of network infrastructure experience, CCNA certification, and strong TCP/IP, routing, and firewall skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or 10 years IT experience.
• 7 years network infrastructure experience required; with a global company.
• Project Management experience: coordinating cross-functional infra projects and leading at least 2.
• Hands-on network experience: TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VoIP, web domain, wireless.
• Experience with Server, Virtualization, Storage, Active Directory, GPO, DNS.
• CCNA Certification mandatory.
• Cisco switching products experience mandatory.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented; able to explain technical info to stakeholders.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and Change Management skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead WAN/LAN, firewall, monitoring, and web domain initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional infrastructure projects and lead at least two.
• Maintain network availability, reliability, and SLA compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams on future infrastructure enhancements.
• Deploy standard hardware, software, and tools for business units.

Skills

CCNA

Cisco Switching

TCP/IP Routing

VoIP

AD DNS GPO

Web Domain

Cross-cultural Leadership

Communication Skills

Change Management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

Cato Networks

Job description

job summary:

Reporting to the Director Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering the role is responsible for activities related to the

design, installation, management and maintenance of enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, web, wireless

and network security infrastructure for NA/LATAM region. Leadership of key global projects will

be required; the Network Engineer will lead various IT network infrastructure related initiatives

around the deployment of standard hardware, software, and tools critical for the support of the

business units. This includes, but is not limited to, WAN/LAN, firewalls, Monitoring, Web

domains, telecom, servers, storage, network infrastructure (backbones, switches, routers, etc.),

as well as cloud computing. He/she will work closely with global infrastructure, global

application, global information security and program management teams to implement future

infrastructure enhancements in all geographies. The Network Engineer will maintain network

availability, reliability and performance that conform to all service level agreements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ? Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related area (ex. Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Information Systems) or 10 years of experience in Information Technology.


• ? Years of Related Experience (Min.): 7 years network infrastructure work experience required; with a global company.


• ? Project Management Experience: coordinating cross-functional infrastructure projects and leading at least (2).


• ? Demonstrated, progressive hands-on network experience required including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VoIP, web domain, and wireless implementations.


• ? Progressive, hands-on experience with Server, Virtualization, Storage, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO) and DNS.


• ? CCNA Certification mandatory.


• ? CISCO switching products experience mandatory.


• ? Demonstrated leadership in a multi-cultural setting.


• ? Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• ? Team-oriented.


• ? Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to business stakeholders.


• ? Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to present solutions/alternatives and influence the outcome of decisions.


• ? Manage changes effectively (Change Management).


• ? Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and hands-on.


• ? Strong drive with the ability to make things happen. Comfortable in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• ? MCSE Certification is preferred.


• ? CATO Networks experience is preferred.


• ? Azure Network experience is preferred.


• ? Firewall implementation experience(s) is a plus.


• ? Active Directory, Windows, Virtualization (Hyper-V and VMWare), Storage technologies and previous multi-domain web infrastructure maintenance preferred.


• ? ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) experience – Incident Management, Problem Management, Request Fulfillment, and Change/Configuration Management.

location: Durham, North Carolina

job type: Permanent

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering the role is responsible for activities related to the

design, installation, management and maintenance of enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, web, wireless

and network security infrastructure for NA/LATAM region. Leadership of key global projects will

be required; the Network Engineer will lead various IT network infrastructure related initiatives

around the deployment of standard hardware, software, and tools critical for the support of the

business units. This includes, but is not limited to, WAN/LAN, firewalls, Monitoring, Web

domains, telecom, servers, storage, network infrastructure (backbones, switches, routers, etc.),

as well as cloud computing. He/she will work closely with global infrastructure, global

application, global information security and program management teams to implement future

infrastructure enhancements in all geographies. The Network Engineer will maintain network

availability, reliability and performance that conform to all service level agreements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ? Degree: Bachelor’s degree in related area (ex. Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Information Systems) or 10 years of experience in Information Technology.


• ? Years of Related Experience (Min.): 7 years network infrastructure work experience required; with a global company.


• ? Project Management Experience: coordinating cross-functional infrastructure projects and leading at least (2).


• ? Demonstrated, progressive hands-on network experience required including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VoIP, web domain, and wireless implementations.


• ? Progressive, hands-on experience with Server, Virtualization, Storage, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO) and DNS.


• ? CCNA Certification mandatory.


• ? CISCO switching products experience mandatory.


• ? Demonstrated leadership in a multi-cultural setting.


• ? Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• ? Team-oriented.


• ? Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to business stakeholders.


• ? Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to present solutions/alternatives and influence the outcome of decisions.


• ? Manage changes effectively (Change Management).


• ? Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and hands-on.


• ? Strong drive with the ability to make things happen. Comfortable in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• ? MCSE Certification is preferred.


• ? CATO Networks experience is preferred.


• ? Azure Network experience is preferred.


• ? Firewall implementation experience(s) is a plus.


• ? Active Directory, Windows, Virtualization (Hyper-V and VMWare), Storage technologies and previous multi-domain web infrastructure maintenance preferred.


• ? ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) experience – Incident Management, Problem Management, Request Fulfillment, and Change/Configuration Management.

qualifications:

10 years as a Network Engineer for a global company including experience managing their own projects.

Cisco experience and CCNA is a must.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.