Sr. Network Engineer

Randstad Digital Americas; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401K plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad Digital Americas seeks an experienced Network Engineer in Durham, NC to design, install, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN, security and related infrastructure. You will lead global projects, deploying standard hardware and software while coordinating with global teams to meet SLA commitments.

The role requires CCNA, 7+ years in network infrastructure, and strong TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewall, and VoIP experience. International collaboration and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years in IT.
• 7+ years network infrastructure experience in a global environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional infrastructure projects and leading at least 2 initiatives.
• CCNA certification is mandatory.
• Experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VoIP, web domain, and wireless implementations.
• Knowledge of server, virtualization, storage, Active Directory, and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, manage, and maintain enterprise-wide LAN, WAN, web, wireless and network security infrastructure for NA/LATAM.
• Lead global infrastructure projects and deployment of standard hardware, software, and tools.
• Collaborate with global teams to implement future infrastructure enhancements and ensure SLA adherence.
• Ensure network availability, reliability, and performance across geographies.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

Network Security

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco networking gear

Azure Networking

VMware/Hyper-V

DNS/AD

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.

CCISCO 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, Contract Type & Working Hours

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.