Title:  Sr Network Engineer

Area(s) of responsibility

Position Overview
As the Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in enforcing network standards to ensure consistency and reliability across the network.  Analyze and resolve complex network related issues to maintain seamless operations.  Conduct thorough analysis and testing of all elements within network infrastructure and implement secure nationwide networks, establishing standards that align with business objectives.  This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of network designed and security, and a passion for maintaining robust and secure network systems.    

Responsibilities
•    Implement secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the company.
•    Coordinates with multiple vendors/departments to procure network-related hardware, software, and services.
•    Investigates and resolves problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues.
•    Evaluates, tests, recommends, and implements specific network solutions.
•    Participate in developing advanced/leading-edge technologies and/or concepts.
•    Analyzes and provides innovative solutions to network engineering and design projects.
•    Contribute to developing solutions/strategy for onboarding and converting acquired companies into FBM’s standard network technology stack.

Qualifications 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent  years of experience.  
•    5+ years of relevant experience in Network Engineering role.
•    Ensures solutions are aligned with current and future needs and expectations.
•    Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
•    Experience with TCP/IP and common routing protocols such as OSPF, HSRP and QoS.
•    Experience with common LAN, WAN, WLAN and SD-WAN architectures and methodologies.
•    Experience with network security including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, LAN segmentation and network access controls.
•    Experience with public cloud hosting network features, strong preference given towards Microsoft’s Azure platform.
•    Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Firewalls, Palo Alto Panorama, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Meraki, and VeloCloud SDWAN is a strong plus.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Reports To
Network Manager