Sr. Network Engineer | Remote

This position can be hired remotely anywhere within the U.S.

The Sr. Network Engineer establishes and maintains networks for on-premises and cloud environments, including SD-WAN, LAN, hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. The Sr. Network Engineer is also responsible for troubleshooting, capacity planning, standards documentation, leading projects, and providing support as a subject matter expert are all regular parts of the role. The Sr. Network Engineer will assist with cross training other team members to increase overall team capabilities and capacity is also expected.

How you'll make an impact

• Responsible for leading the efforts for establishes and maintains networking environments by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.

• Leading the efforts to secure networks by establishing and monitoring security enforcement, policies and defining network access.

• Leads projects and collaborates with other internal teams to ensure that business requirements are met in a timely manner.

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.

• Responsible for reporting network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information to communicate with management.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Knowledge sharing through cross training other team members to increase overall team capabilities, skills, and abilities to support the networks.

• This list is not designed to be all inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What we're looking for

• This position is a fully remote position

• B.A. or B.S. in a technical field or a relevant combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years’ experience building, supporting and troubleshooting cloud environments, including Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.

• 10+ years of expertise in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers, and monitoring applications.

• Strong working knowledge and experience designing and implementing Juniper Networks hardware and software solutions.

• Strong working knowledge and experience designing and implementing networking solutions that include hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Strong working knowledge of networking protocols and related technologies including but not limited to DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, NAT, IPSEC, SNMP and monitoring platforms.

• Strong working knowledge and experience migrating on-premises production environments to cloud platforms.

• Experience with audiovisual systems design a plus

• AWS Advanced Networking and/or Microsoft Azure Network Engineer certifications preferred.

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Environment

• Amazon AWS Cloud Environment

• Google Cloud Environments

• Juniper MX and SRX series Routers and Firewalls

• Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls and Panorama

• F5 Big IP GTM and LTM

• RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication protocols

• Aruba ClearPass or similar AAA server

• Ability to work greater than 40 hours per week as needed

• Ability to travel occasionally for projects as needed

Salary Range Description

The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component.

Job Application Window

This position accepts applicants for a minimum of 4 business days after the job posting date and will remain available until an applicant has been selected for the position.

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Originally posted on Himalayas