Senior Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team to provide network solutions for our clients. Your primary role will be post-sales deployments of network infrastructure using various products and technologies, but you will also participate in pre-sales activities.

This role is open to candidates living in the New England area as it involves consistent on-site client visits.

• Participate in day-to-day network operations and administration for our clients
• Configure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.
• Provide post sales technical support, guidance and training to clients and internal teams
• Work at times in a pre-sales capacity to create and communicate the value of Focus's solution with prospects and clients
• Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve network problems and incidents
• Document network configurations, policies, procedures, and best practices
• Interface with client IT contacts as well as third-party vendors
• Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our clients
• Assist with non-networking related engineering projects as needed
• Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients as well as work after hours and weekends for deployments as needed
• All other duties as assigned

• Must have deployment experience using various products and technologies, with Palo Alto and Cisco wireless deployment experience required
• Experience deploying and managing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies
• Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP
• General wireless troubleshooting and deployment experience
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologies
• Proficient in network device configuration and management
• Network access control experience with Cisco ISE and/or Aruba Clear Pass is a plus
• Prior experience with Forti Gate and Cisco ASA/Firepower is a plus
• Experience in network troubleshooting and analysis
• Experience in network security, such as implementing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, etc.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a network engineer in a post-sales deployment role with some pre-sales experience as well
• Relevant industry Cisco and/or Palo Alto certifications a plus
• Prior experience working in Professional Services for an IT Consulting company preferred

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

• IT Services and IT Consulting