The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for architecting technical solutions for networking environments while providing technical leadership on implementing and achieving those solutions within the Network team. This position provides expertise on engineering solutions via planning, advising, analyzing, designing, testing, and managing highly complex network environments. The Senior Network Engineer also researches and employs appropriate emerging technologies to architect networking solutions. The Senior Network Engineer supports the network and associated environments 7x24-365 operations on a global team of network engineers when required.

MINIMUM EXPEREINCE REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Documented experience with the following technologies required: Cisco On-Prem and Cloud Routing & Switching, Wireless, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IPSEC, ACI, VPN, DMVPN, SD-WAN, and NAC
• Some project management experience, familiar with Agile in an enterprise environment
• Configuration of VLAN & switches in preferred or have some exposure.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or similar
• Five or more years of experience
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - CCNP as desirable

• Bilingual/Multilingualhighly preferred

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the corporate enterprise network environment, including configuration, troubleshooting, security, monitoring, and the development of procedures relating to the use of network applications and equipment.
• Perform analysis, diagnostics, and resolution of complex network and voice problems, which may include coordination, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor the reliability of the network across multiple platforms.
• Perform root cause analysis for network outages or other business impacting issues.
• Provide primary and secondary support for key network and infrastructure applications, ensuring objectives are met while maintaining defined security standards.
• Assist in designing, configuring and the implementation of major network environments.
• Research and evaluate new industry hardware and software on emerging technologies, market trends, and future expectations to make hardware and software product recommendations.
• Support the day-to-day operation and troubleshooting of the enterprise networks, including the upgrade, update, and repair/replace processes of all networking equipment.
• Complete trouble tickets, assigned tasks, and provide customer feedback as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Comfortable working in global, cross-cultural environments
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Systems' network and datacenter solutions portfolio
• Ability to accept afterhours calls for support and/or guidance, including "on-call".
• This is an "on-site" position and candidate must be comfortable with commute distance to Atlanta corporate office
• Proficient with developing publications, white papers, Network diagrams and PowerPoint presentations.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.

PROBLEM COMPLEXITY / DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

• Resolves complex problems where the issues are difficult to identify, and facts may be insufficient or misleading. Employs creative and innovative thinking to bring successful resolution to high-impact, complex problems.

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