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Senior Network Engineer

The Tri-Com Consulting Group
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Job Details

SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER (NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 3)

JOB SUMMARY
Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to join their Network Services team. Reporting to the Network Services Manager, you ll manage a Tier 2 service-provider network offering services such as dedicated internet, internet exchange peering, content caching, l2/3 VPNs, cloud connect onramps, managed firewall, hosted DNS, content filtering, and more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead long-range planning of the overall network, architecture, security, and capacity.
  • Lead outage resolution and post incident reviews including detailed root cause analysis.
  • Lead design and implement complex network systems including physical and logical topology.
  • Lead business continuity/disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
  • Present network plans to management staff/key stakeholders aligning strategy and need.
  • Serve final as escalation point for incidents, requests, design reviews, and vendor escalations.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineering staff and help with cross-team competency.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on optical, packet, security, and/or cloud services.
  • Write technical specifications and requirements for procurements needs and documents.
  • Perform other duties as required.

RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Problem Solving: Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated. Once decisions are made, will follow and direct action to implement intended results. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Openly and directly confronts issues until resolved.
  • Team Orientation: Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above self. Responsibilities are assigned with some latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using established policies and procedures. Results are reviewed with next-level team lead/manager for clarification and direction before proceeding.
  • Productivity, Planning, and Time Management: Is proficient in office productivity software such as O365 suite, MS Teams, Google Apps, etc. for collaboration, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, e-mail etc. Works with the project or team lead in identifying those tasks that are most important, establishes clear priorities and understands the larger picture. Executes tasks and creates documentation as required.
  • Physical Demands: This position involves extended periods of sitting and the extensive use of computer and the office equipment. May involve stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or working on step ladders. Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. to shoulder height and must have a valid license and ability to drive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. BD in a STEM field 6 years of directly related experience, or equivalent experience.
  2. 3 years experience as the lead or senior network engineer in support of a large-scale network
  3. Experience leveraging MPLS and traffic engineering.
  4. Experience leveraging VRFs in complex network environments.
  5. Proven experience in providing high profile outage resolution and post incident reviews.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Match) discipline or related to computer networking.
  2. CCIE or JNCIE certification; Service Provider track preferred
  3. 7 years in a large-scale, service provider or multi-discipline enterprise network environment.
  4. Demonstrated ability to write specifications, document existing, and planned systems.
  5. 4 years programming experience, which includes working directly with network systems.
  6. Experience developing and/or maintaining emergency/incident response plans.
  7. Project Management certification or demonstrated experience.

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