Senior Ops Network Engineer

What success looks like in this role:Develop network infrastructure based on well-architected framework conceptsCollaborate with enterprise architects, other technical subject matter experts, program/project managers, and client stakeholders to manage and maintain network environments as per client's requirementsImplement network solutions that are highly secure, resilient, fault-tolerant, and compliantTroubleshoot infrastructure and application issues in network environments and provide solutions, root cause analysis and standard operating proceduresDevelop repeatable solutions to drive operational efficienciesGather requirements from the clients and dissect them into user stories and tasks.Provide technical guidance and assistance to other team membersParticipate in code reviews and technical design sessionsCreate architecture, security, user guide documentationIdentify and implement optimization strategies to reduce costs for the customer workloadsWork closely with architects in creating architecture diagrams and maintaining relevancy of the artifactsProficiency in the following Network Devices with a deep understanding of designing, configuring, implementing, and maintaining: Aruba and Cisco Switches, Aruba Wireless, Multi-Vendor Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Firepower), Forcepoint Proxies, Trend Micro IPS/IDS, F5 load balancers, and critical physical network infrastructure cabling in a Data Center and Campus environmentWorks independently on specific projects or may act as lead or a technical consultant where experience and knowledge span multiple projects.Evaluates a system's performance and identifies user needs based management tools to include Netbrain and Nagios.Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development to a final product or solution.Maintains on-call availability to respond to network issues and up-time; must be flexible and available with the scheduling.Manages the performance of internal and external service providers in order to ensure the implementation of deliverables and resulting client satisfaction. Interfaces with sub-contractors.You will be successful in this role if you have:CCNP

or equivalent industry certificationMinimum of 15 years network infrastructure experience (manufacturing site experience is a plus)Expert knowledge in evaluating vendor products and making recommendations to purchase hardware and software.Preferred experience in programming and scripting technologies like PythonExperience working with agile tools preferably Jira or ConfluenceMust be located within New England states, preferably within commuting distance to client sites.Must be eligible for government security clearance.Must have one of the following: Cisco Certified Network Professional (Enterprise, Service Provider, Data Center, or Security) certification with verifiable CSCO ID that can be checked at

Cisco Certification VerificationAlternative Certifications acceptable:Cisco Certified InterNetwork Expert (CCIE)Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)Fortinet Certified Professional (Fortinet FCP)Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (Fortinet FCS)Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)Palo Alto Networks Certified Software Firewall Engineer (PCSFE)F5 Certified Technical Specialist (F5-CTS)F5 Certified Solution Expert (F5-CSE)This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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