Company DescriptionWhether you are a candidate looking for a new opportunity or an organization looking for talent, when you work with WideNet Consulting, you can be confident that you will receive an unequaled experience. As a leading technology consulting and recruitment firm, WideNet has built an outstanding reputation of consistently bringing together professionals, who are the best in their field, with exceptional opportunities at the finest, most dynamic companies.Job DescriptionAbout the Sr. Network Engineer Opportunity:WideNet Consulting has an exciting need for a Sr. Network Engineer who is ready to hit the ground running! As a member of the Network Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the design, evaluation, procurement, implementation, ongoing maintenance and operational support of our IP network systems worldwide. You will provide expertise and leadership in the design, maintenance and support of company's Internet and Enterprise networks, and work closely with systems engineers, software developers/testers, and program managers to deliver our network strategy.Essential Job Duties Design, implement and support Internet and Enterprise networks worldwide Provide network support for all production services - network troubleshooting, root cause analysis, design and implementation of long term solutions Performance and capacity planning: audit, monitor, analyze and reconfigure network environments for performance improvements and future scalability Work closely with systems engineering and software developers/testers providing network support and consulting expertise along with deployment within a cloud environment. Participate in scheduled maintenance during non-peak hours Document and adhere to network engineering processes and procedures regarding network release planning, testing, implementation, documentation and support (redundancy, disaster recovery, high availability) Communicate clearly to business and technical groups within the company Recommend and facilitate the planning of network hardware and software upgrades. Create, maintain, and improve network security policies and procedures Provide network administration decisions for InfoSpace services and systems Stay current with new developments in the security industry including vulnerabilities, viruses, alerts, bugs, and other security impacting threatsQualificationsSkills, Education and Experience 5 - 10 years’ experience with network design, implementation and support in a large IP network of routers, switches, load-balancers, firewalls, and IDS/IPS hardware Strong knowledge of IP routing and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS) Strong knowledge of LAN switching in an Ethernet network and WAN transport protocols. Possess a deep understanding of network and web related protocols such as, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP. Deep knowledge of IPSEC and SSL VPN technologies. In-depth knowledge of packet capture tools (tcpdump, wireshark), packet and data flow analysis. Strong F5 LTM, GTM knowledge (iRules, Load balancing methods, header inspection) Knowledge of wireless implementations, authentication mechanisms, mobile client access and site surveys. Firm understanding of ACLs and network segmentation. In-depth knowledge of DNS and DHCP administration. Experience implementing and maintaining muti-vendor routing and switching and security environments. Experience with network management platforms (Solarwinds, Cacti) and protocols (SNMP, RMON) Experience in developing and maintaining management scripts a plus (python, powershell) Ability to drive towards and achieve positive results on schedule in a fast paced environment required Must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills Must be a results-driven, self-directed worker with good team collaboration skills Participate in a shared on-call schedule BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.Additional InformationPlease contact me directly at [email protected] or 425-777-4900