Senior Network Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Boston, MA. Responsibilities:

• Senior Network Engineer will create and update all documentation as it pertains to the current network architecture and new installations
• Plan, design, and implement future installations of network equipment and capacity planning
• Engage in high-level analysis and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
• Work independently with approved vendors and other agencies to resolve network related issues
• Perform capacity planning analysis throughout the design and on the existing network to ensure there is sufficient network throughput
• Perform all work in a cooperative and professional manner
• Provide technical expertise, direction, and leadership to other team members
• As a Senior Network Engineer, you will perform research and analysis on all requests for problem resolution
• Adhere to security standards and directives and ensures the network environments are compliant with these directives
• Participate in audit compliance efforts
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• 8 years of network engineering related experience with in-depth exposure in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting
• 5 years of proven experience in a senior capacity with the ability to lead, coordinate, and oversee complex networking projects and bring them to completion
• Experience with Metro-Ethernet technologies
• Experience in Network monitoring and management tools
• Experience in VOIP and QoS
• Experience in Access Control Lists, Firewalls, Citrix NetScaler, VPN technologies, Wi-Fi technologies, Enterprise Wireless technologies, and other security technologies
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with routing protocols (e.g., EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP) in a mixed environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure components such as compute, storage, load balancing (Citrix NetScaler), cabling, administration, network management and monitoring
• Strong technical acumen with TCP/IP, VLANS, WANS, routing and switching (Cisco); Previous experience with one or more of the following firewalls: Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper or Palo Alto
• Knowledge of AWS network architecture
• Knowledge of VLAN technology, VTP and STP protocols
• Demonstrate functional knowledge on how to connect public and private networks while not compromising network stability
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of cable standards, multi/single mode fiber, proprietary and standard serial communication protocols
• Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of PCI/PII requirements
• Knowledge of T1, T3, SONET, DWDM and OC technologies
• Extensive knowledge and experience in creating and updating Network Visio Diagrams
• Strong ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization