Network Engineer

About the Role

Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Visa: USC/GC

Position Summary The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, and ongoing support of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. This position provides technical leadership for complex network environments and serves as a senior escalation point for network-related issues. The Senior Network Engineer works closely with Network, Systems, Security, Cloud, Help Desk, and other IT teams to ensure the availability, performance, security, and reliability of network services. The position also participates in network architecture, infrastructure projects, technology evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Essential Responsibilities Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, firewalls, switches, routers, and related network technologies.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex network connectivity, performance, and availability issues.
• Monitor network infrastructure and proactively identify potential performance, capacity, security, and availability issues.
• Develop and maintain network architecture, diagrams, configurations, standards, and technical documentation.
• Lead or participate in network infrastructure projects, including new implementations, upgrades, migrations, and technology refreshes.
• Configure and manage routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, wireless networks, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.
• Support network security initiatives, including firewall configuration, access controls, segmentation, monitoring, and security best practices.
• Work closely with Information Security to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Participate in the design and implementation of highly available and resilient network solutions.
• Troubleshoot network issues using packet captures, monitoring tools, logs, and other diagnostic technologies.
• Manage network hardware and software lifecycle activities, including planning, upgrades, configuration changes, and replacements.
• Evaluate new networking technologies and make recommendations based on business requirements, performance, security, and cost.
• Assist with capacity planning and ensure network infrastructure can support current and future business requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Network Engineers, Administrators, and other IT personnel.
• Work with vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues and coordinate installations, upgrades, and support activities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to critical network incidents as required.
• Follow established change management, incident management, problem management, and IT security processes.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering or network infrastructure.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPN, and network security principles.
• Experience with enterprise-class routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, and network monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional IT teams.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred Qualifications Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar enterprise networking technologies.
• Experience with SD-WAN and modern enterprise network architectures.
• Experience supporting cloud networking environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Experience with network monitoring and management platforms.
• Knowledge of IPv6, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, and advanced routing technologies.
• Experience with network segmentation and zero-trust security concepts.
• Experience working in a large, geographically distributed enterprise environment.

Required Skills

• Core Competencies Technical Expertise: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of network infrastructure and enterprise networking technologies.
• Problem Solving: Quickly identifies root causes and develops effective solutions to complex technical problems.
• Leadership: Provides technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to less-experienced team members.
• Communication: Clearly communicates technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project Management: Effectively manages assigned projects, priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
• Customer Focus: Provides responsive and professional support to internal customers and business partners.
• Security Mindset: Incorporates security, risk management, and compliance requirements into network design and operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve network reliability, performance, efficiency, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Working Conditions Primarily in office and one day hybrid IT environment.
• May require occasional after-hours, weekend, or holiday work for scheduled maintenance or critical incidents.
• May participate in an on-call rotation.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• May occasionally be required to work in data centers or other equipment locations.

Qualifications

• Physical Requirements Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move networking and computer equipment.
• Ability to work in data center and equipment-room environments as required.