Network Engineer

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Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

Looking for experienced Network Engineer responsible for deploying and maintaining all network components, implementing and enforcing enterprise network and telephony standards, and participating in network-related projects as needed. The role will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and high availability of the network to support business needs and resolving critical production incidents to restore operations. Coordinate with third-party providers and conduct preventive maintenance on network equipment when necessary, including remote management.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy and maintain all network components, ensuring they are properly configured, optimized, and secured.

Implement and enforce enterprise network and telephony standards to maintain a consistent and reliable network infrastructure.

Participate in network-related projects, providing your expertise and contributing to the successful implementation and integration of network solutions.

Maintain the integrity and high availability of the network to meet business requirements and minimize downtime.

Troubleshoot and resolve critical production incidents promptly, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

Coordinate with third-party providers as necessary to ensure seamless operation and timely resolution of network-related issues.

Conduct preventive maintenance on network equipment, including routine inspections, firmware updates, and performance optimization.

Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in networking technologies and implement them to enhance network performance and security.

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role, with demonstrated expertise in deploying and maintaining network infrastructure and resolving critical incidents.

Expert knowledge and significant experience with networking technologies, including DNS, DHCP, and SD-WAN.

Strong experience with Fortinet solutions and devices, including wired and wireless networking, cybersecurity, firewalls, switches, and access points.

Experience in implementing best practices for Microsoft networks, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Strong understanding of networking concepts, including MPLS, SD-WAN, IPSec tunnels, SSL, VPN, MFA, Radius, Public and Private Cloud, FC, FCoE, and iSCSI.

Familiarity with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to monitor and analyze network security events.

Technical Summary of Resource:

Expertise in designing and implementing company wide SD-WAN strategies for multiple industries.

Proven track record in bridging technology and business goals to provide cost savings solutions.

Ability to interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve long range business goals.

Experience negotiating strategic partnership agreements with technology market leaders to reduce cost for multi-million strategic projects.

Effective team leader with experience mentoring and training other engineers.

Experience in deploying migration strategies from Legacy Wan to SD-WAN

Experience in creating high level and low-level design documents

Experience in creating cut templates as well as Implementation plan

Experience with building On-Prem Controllers as well as Cloud based vManage/vSmart/vBond

Active Member of the Global SD-WAN deployment team Delivery

Expert level in designing & implementing Cisco s SD-WAN solution