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We have been retained by a Cleveland client to identify a Senior Network Engineer. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain our network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and network security systems.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to assess network requirements and develop network architecture designs that align with business needs and industry best practices.
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of network services.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement necessary adjustments and enhancements to optimize network efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct regular network assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configuration files, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide support and guidance to the IT team and end-users on network-related issues, troubleshooting network problems, and resolving technical network-related incidents.
• Implement and enforce network security measures, including access control policies, network segmentation, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Hands-on experience with network equipment and tools, such as Cisco routers and switches, Juniper devices, Wireshark, and network monitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, PRTG).
• Familiarity with network security principles, including access control, authentication, encryption, and security incident response.
• Proficient in network troubleshooting methodologies and tools, with a systematic and methodical approach to problem resolution.
• Proactive mindset, with a continuous learning attitude and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and network security threats.