
Senior Network Engineer
- Lexington, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead projects as the senior technical solution specialist.
- Configuration and diagnostics of network switches, routers, and load balancers.
- Execution of network configuration processes such as VLAN creation, route advertisements, firewall policy configurations, DNS record changes, IPAM network creation, network performance reports, network infrastructure hardening, circuit management, and software/hardware licensing.
- Creation of logical diagrams, datacenter diagrams, and network operational procedures.
- Development and use of automation to execute repeatable tasks and processes.
- Coordination of high-impact infrastructure changes and outages during on and off-hours.
- Collaboration with architecture and operational teams providing design feedback, process improvement opportunities, and potential solution enhancements.
- Act as the escalation contact for the network operations and incident managers.
- Light travel may be required to deliver certain projects.
- Be an advocate and change leader for network, security, and operational initiatives with a goal of improving the overall culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field
- 3-5+ years of network and security experience
- Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Wireless, and VoIP networking technologies.
- Knowledge of routing protocols to include Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
- Knowledge of network services, including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, SNMP, IPSec, NetFlow.
- Knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation languages (Python).
- Experience configuring Fortinet, Cisco, Infoblox, Zscaler, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper, and Bind technologies.
- Familiar with NIST CSF, CIS, and ISO 27001 information security frameworks.
- Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple priorities with proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Strong ability in multiple technologies, analytical techniques, and leadership skills.
- Familiar with IT operational processes (Event, Incident, Change, Problem, ITSM), development frameworks (Agile, SAFe), and service management frameworks (ITIL).
- CompTIA + Certifications (Network+, Security+)
- Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)