Role Description

Technical > Sr. Network Engineer

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104470.0000 119890.0000 136730.0000

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Short Description:

Senior Network Engineers oversee the workflow involved in maintaining a company’s enterprise network. They are responsible for designing and implementing the company’s network infrastructure, resolving advanced support issues, and managing the junior Network Engineering staff.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with network architects to design and implement functional company networks.
  • Installing and configuring networking hardware.
  • Creating and implementing network security measures.
  • Managing and mentoring junior Network Engineering staff.
  • Conducting regular network performance tests.
  • Delegating networking maintenance tasks to junior staff.
  • Dealing with escalated network support issues.
  • Drawing up network status reports.
  • Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Previous work experience as a Networking Engineer.
  • Advanced knowledge of network operating systems including Cisco, JUNOS, and IOS.
  • Knowledge of networking hardware including CPUs, wiring, and routers.
  • Familiarity with communication and routing protocols.
  • Familiarity with network analysis tools such as SolarWind.
  • Proficiency with coding languages such as Python and Perl.
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
  • High level problem-solving and communication skills.

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  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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  • SVP: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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