Conexess is looking for a highly motivated Senior Network Engineer who would be responsible  for the configuration, implementation, and support of the global network. The majority of the work assigned to the senior network engineer is project-focused, while the remainder serves for providing second-tier network support for day-to-day operations and supporting network engineers with their tasks, as needed. The individual must be a proven self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with very little supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Network Team to deliver business critical projects and maintain high levels of service, supporting 30 core sites globally
• Maintain relationship with the Network Architect, vendors, and consultants to ensure that network standards and deliverables are met
• Audit, test, document, implement and support the global network technologies
• Perform routine hardware refreshes and software upgrades
• Participate in the planning, configuration, implementation, and support of new network environments (new office location, existing office relocations and/or expansions, refresh of legacy environment, integration of acquisition company network)
• Configure production-impacting routing, switching, and wireless changes, as necessary
• Test and turn up WAN circuits (MPLS, Point-to-Point, DIA)
• Ensure that deliverables are produced within the planned budget and timeframe
• Perform all required operational maintenance and troubleshooting of supported systems
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, development, exercises and actual events
• Evaluate and test software patches and updates supplied by vendors, prior to installation
• Work with vendors, application developers, database administrators, corporate IT, and other technology groups to resolve any problems
• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of all supported systems to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and requirements
• Maintain proper change management documentation for all hardware and software modifications
• Report progress to supervisor and project managers, including the preparation of weekly status reports
• Troubleshoot and manage calls/tickets escalated from the network engineers
• Work with the Security Team to create and maintain a secure infrastructure
• Ensure all IT equipment complies with industry and regulatory standards
• Participate in weekly on-call rotation
• Participate in monthly maintenance windows

Qualifications/Requirements:

• CCNA (required) , CCNP (preferred)
• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field (preferred) or the equivalent in training and experience.
• Solid understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP required
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco routers – ISR G2, ISR 4K, and ASR series routers
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switches - 3850, 4500, 6500
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Nexus switches - 2K, 5K, 7K, 9K
• Extensive knowledge implementing and supporting DNS, DHCP, SNMP, TACACS/RADIUS, SYSLOG
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco Enterprise Wireless Solutions – 5500/2500 Series WLC, 35xx/37xx Series access points
• Experience with Cisco DMVPN is preferred
• Experience with Load Balancer technologies (F5 preferred)
• Experience with WAN Acceleration technologies is a plus
• Experience with access control list (ACLs), TCP/IP. VLAN, VRF, Port Security, Traffic Shaping, Priority Queuing, Class of Service (CoS), Quality of Service (QoS) and IP routing
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting solutions - SolarWinds, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and Wireshark is preferred
• Experience with the design, provisioning and troubleshooting of WAN/LAN technologies and data circuits (MPLS, Point-to-Point, DIA)
• Project management experience is a plus
• Some travel required
• Capacity to successfully manage and prioritize simultaneous requests from start to finish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with clients, staff, and management teams with a

Some travel required