Sr. Network Engineer

THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR C2C OR VISA SPONSORSHIP Must be located in the US and be willing to relocate to client location We are currently searching for a Sr. Network Engineer for a full-time opportunity located in Osceola Arkansas. This role would offer a hybrid work schedule which would require 2-3 days a week on-site. This position offers a great benefits package including PTO, health insurance, 401K, Vision, and dental. It also offers up to a 25% annual bonus. Objective of the Job : The Senior Network Engineer will work to design, implement, monitor, and maintain the enterprise network, with a focus on data center, office networking, and process control networks Duties and Responsibilities: Designing, and implementing complex network hardware configurations Independently collecting, analyzing, and using data related to the production network infrastructure for troubleshooting and enhancements. Providing support to advanced next generation firewall tier 3 Serving as tier 3 escalation support and provide solutions to improve efficiencies. Developing repeatable processes for execution of common functions for execution by support teams Participating in rotating on-call support Mentoring Junior Network Engineering staff Maintaining LAN, WAN, and wireless transports/networks Maintaining client, server, application, and cloud interactions with local and wide-area networks Coordinate administrative project activities, including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and change management. Understanding TCP/IP routing protocols, MPLS, NAT, DNS, SD-WAN, geo-load balancing, VPN technologies, switching, Security, QoS, Wi-Fi, Network Management and Monitoring Software Maintaining technical documentation Understanding of TCP/IP network technologies (subnets, routing, troubleshooting). Understanding data center architecture including familiarity with network, server, storage virtualization, i.e., Cisco Nexus switching, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and VMWare vSphere. Researching, developing, implementing, and streamlining processes/procedures for executing data network projects on a global scale Maintaining Cisco, F5, Palo Alto Networks enterprise grade products Qualifications: Experience with Global Protect VPN Experience with BeyondTrust Experience in Network security Detailed understanding that includes TCP/IP routing protocols, MPLS, NAT, DNS, SD-WAN, geo-load balancing, VPN technologies, switching, Security, QoS, Wi-Fi, Network Management and Monitoring Software Previous experience designing and implementing solutions for LAN/WAN and Wi-Fi in large global enterprise environments. Data center architecture including familiarity with network, server, storage virtualization, i.e., Cisco Nexus switching, VSAN, VRF, VPN, and VMWare vSphere. BS in Computer Science, MIS or combination of education and experience Certifications CCNP, CISSP or Industry Standard Certifications 7 – 10 years of experience in following areas Cisco Nexus/Catalyst/ASR/ASA/ISE/DNA/Meraki Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to work in an office setting with daily tasks in the mill, which could typically involve extreme environments from hot to cold. This position can require long hours, weekend, and holiday coverage to support routine responsibilities, working remotely, and travel.