Forward Air
Senior Network Engineer
Forward Air, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
We seek a highly experienced and proactive
Senior Network Engineer
with a primary focus on leading Network and Security Projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying and managing various network solutions to ensure the integrity and security of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco, Meraki, VeloCloud, and FortiGate technologies. This role requires a proactive individual who can lead network projects, provide exceptional customer service, and participate in on-call rotation. It also requires strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Lead and manage network projects from inception to completionExpert-level architecture and design experience of global networksExpert-level experience in converting legacy networks to next-generation designExpert understanding of Routing & Switching conceptsDesign, implement, and manage WAN routing and routing protocolsDeploy and manage Cisco ISE servers, ensuring secure network access and policy complianceImplement and manage 802.1x authentication for both wireless/wired networks and troubleshoot related issuesOversee and fine-tune Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), monitor threats, and update configurationsCertificate Management: Handle digital certificates and maintain PKI solutionsFirewall Management: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, MX, Fortigate, and Velocloud firewalls, conducting regular auditsCloud Firewall Management: Deploy Cisco ASA/MX firewalls in cloud environments and resolve related issuesVPN Configuration: Manage and troubleshoot VPN solutions for secure remote accessSecurity Audits: Conduct audits to ensure compliance and address vulnerabilitiesMeraki Devices Management: Ensure optimal performance and security of Meraki network devicesCisco Umbrella & AnyConnect: Deploy and manage these solutions for security and remote accessProvide expert-level support and troubleshooting for Cisco, Meraki, VeloCloud, and FortiGate technologiesMaintain and optimize WiFi networks, including Cisco Meraki access pointsOther duties as assignedExpert in creating and maintaining network diagrams and documentationQualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related fieldProven experience as a Senior Network Engineer or similar roleStrong project management skills and the ability to work independentlyExceptional communication and presentation skillsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network operationsDeliver exceptional customer service and support to internal and external stakeholdersAdapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environmentExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to lead projects and work independentlyParticipation in on-call rotationCCIE certification preferredSkills:
Certifications in Cisco technologies (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)Experience with other network infrastructure, security tools, and platformsForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Senior Network Engineer
with a primary focus on leading Network and Security Projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying and managing various network solutions to ensure the integrity and security of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco, Meraki, VeloCloud, and FortiGate technologies. This role requires a proactive individual who can lead network projects, provide exceptional customer service, and participate in on-call rotation. It also requires strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Lead and manage network projects from inception to completionExpert-level architecture and design experience of global networksExpert-level experience in converting legacy networks to next-generation designExpert understanding of Routing & Switching conceptsDesign, implement, and manage WAN routing and routing protocolsDeploy and manage Cisco ISE servers, ensuring secure network access and policy complianceImplement and manage 802.1x authentication for both wireless/wired networks and troubleshoot related issuesOversee and fine-tune Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), monitor threats, and update configurationsCertificate Management: Handle digital certificates and maintain PKI solutionsFirewall Management: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, MX, Fortigate, and Velocloud firewalls, conducting regular auditsCloud Firewall Management: Deploy Cisco ASA/MX firewalls in cloud environments and resolve related issuesVPN Configuration: Manage and troubleshoot VPN solutions for secure remote accessSecurity Audits: Conduct audits to ensure compliance and address vulnerabilitiesMeraki Devices Management: Ensure optimal performance and security of Meraki network devicesCisco Umbrella & AnyConnect: Deploy and manage these solutions for security and remote accessProvide expert-level support and troubleshooting for Cisco, Meraki, VeloCloud, and FortiGate technologiesMaintain and optimize WiFi networks, including Cisco Meraki access pointsOther duties as assignedExpert in creating and maintaining network diagrams and documentationQualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related fieldProven experience as a Senior Network Engineer or similar roleStrong project management skills and the ability to work independentlyExceptional communication and presentation skillsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless network operationsDeliver exceptional customer service and support to internal and external stakeholdersAdapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environmentExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to lead projects and work independentlyParticipation in on-call rotationCCIE certification preferredSkills:
Certifications in Cisco technologies (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)Experience with other network infrastructure, security tools, and platformsForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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