Sr. Network Engineer

blueStone; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global executive search firm is seeking an experienced Sr. Network Engineer for a full-time role. This position involves leading the global network and telecom team, overseeing technical planning, and supporting network infrastructure in North America. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years in large enterprise networks, is skilled in various network protocols, and has strong interpersonal abilities. This is a stable opportunity within a leading technology firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in supporting large enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience with LAN/WAN environments and expertise in routers, switches, firewalls.
• Proficient with network monitoring practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex data network solutions.
• Coordinate and implement multiple network projects.
• Prepare network diagrams and proposals.

Skills

Network protocols and services (BGP, OSPF)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Troubleshooting complex network infrastructure

Implementation of network designs

Education

Network certification (CCNA, CCDP, CCNP)

Tools

MS Visio

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Job description

blueStone Executive Search specializes in technical searches, aligning top IT professionals with superior companies worldwide,

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Network Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis for our client, a worldwide leader in the technology and media space. The Sr. Network Engineer will serve as a leader for the global network & telecom team and will have ownership of the technical planning and carrier services. While this group manages operations in 20+ countries worldwide, this role will take the lead on implementing and supporting network infrastructure on North American sites. Our client has been in business for over 100 years and still remains the technology leader in their industry. If you are looking for a long-term career in a stable and thriving industry, please read on.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex data network solutions and act as technical resource to other problems to resolve problems.
• Ensure a high-degree of client satisfaction by participating in Change Management Processes, Design Reviews and meetings
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing multiple projects
• Participate in the design and support of Internet, VPNs, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.
• Turn conceptual ideas into complete network designs.
• Utilize and be familiar with Networking standards and practices including, ANSI, IETF, ISO, ITU-T, IEEE, NIST.
• Design, implement, and configure IP routing protocols such as BGP-4, ISIS, and OSPF.
• Ability to work independently but collaborate within a team environment
• Prepare network diagrams, proposals, bill of materials, and assist in the selection of internetworking devices to meet project requirement deadlines.
• Work with corporate departments, local system personnel and contractors as required to manage installation and deployment of networking equipment.
• Assist in development of project scope documents in conjunction with project teams. Limited to no travel required.

Qualifications

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in support & implementation role on supporting large heterogeneous enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience in managing and trouble-shooting complex network infrastructure in LAN/WAN environment with expertise in Routers, Switches, Firewalls, WAN Accelerators.
• Competency in following technical areas: Networking Protocols/Services BGP, OSPF, IPSec, GRE, HSRP/VRRP, NAT/PAT, SNMP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, Multicast, STP, 10GigE, Gig E, 10/100 Ethernet, T1, DS3, GTM, LTM, DNS, Application Firewalls etc.
• Experience dealing with and troubleshooting Telecom carrier circuits issues (SONET, T1, DS3, OC3, OC12, OC48, etc).
• Good understanding of the MPLS technology and applications such as L3 VPN, L2 VPN and VPLS from a provider point of view.
• Knowledge of standard Network monitoring practices and tools.
• Strong knowledge of the global carrier services.
• Must have documentation skills and be proficient with MS Visio.
• Knowledge of Juniper MX, EX and SRX platforms is preferred.
• Understanding of Peering, MPLS, Wireless and VoIP technologies.
• Understanding of ARIN and accepted Internet routing and addressing practices.
• Understanding of the effects of latency/delay, jitter, packet loss and other performance metrics.
• Operational knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Alcatel devices or willingness and capability to learn fairly quickly.
• ITIL V3 Service Operations knowledge preferred
• San / NAS – preferred

Non-Technical Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Experience with direct customer interaction with the client as a technology partner.
• Strong, clear and concise communications and speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a global virtual team environment.
• Ability to work in a highly visible fast paced environment with minimal supervision and SLA deadline responsibility.

Desired Education

Network certification (CCNA, CCDP, and/or CCNP) is preferred.