Senior Network Engineer​/Administrator

Overview

The Senior Network Engineer / Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of complex network and systems infrastructure that ensures high availability, performance, and security in a highly regulated environment subject to strict compliance controls. This role involves configuring, deploying, and maintaining network equipment; monitoring system performance; troubleshooting issues; and applying necessary updates. The ideal candidate will also lead infrastructure projects, support security initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and maintain comprehensive network documentation.

The position supports enterprise-wide connectivity across data centers, branch offices, and corporate locations.

• Design, configure, patch, deploy, and maintain the enterprise network across data centers, branch offices, and corporate locations
• Ensure maximum network uptime and performance through proactive monitoring, diagnostics, and incident resolution
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, and Wi‑Fi infrastructure (Fortinet, Ruckus, Dell OS10)
• Collaborate as part of the IT security team to implement and maintain strong network security measures, ensuring compliance with CMMC level 2 requirements
• Work with Systems Architect and Systems Administrator positions to deliver projects and manage the overall infrastructure as a unified team
• Work directly with branch office support teams during outage recovery, planned upgrades, and network modifications
• Engage with service providers and vendors to stay current with emerging solutions, manage support cases, and track key deliverables
• Prepare and execute change requests with full testing and rollback procedures
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures, according to BRPH standards
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff
• Lead project teams, including assigning tasks and coordinating onsite resource
• Support compliance and audit activities related to network infrastructure and data protection standards
• Track and report on individual and project KPIs, including utilization, budget adherence, and documentation quality
• Participate in weekly team huddles prepared with status updates and metrics

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise network administration and security
• Solid understanding of communication protocols, scripting, and security best practices.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills, especially in high‑pressure situations and outage management.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings on projects and incident resolution.
• Ability to work with and support helpdesk team for troubleshooting
• Experience leading change control processes and managing network projects.
• Ability to visualize and troubleshoot networking issues unsupported
• Working familiarity with vSphere and converged storage network architecture
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Experience working with RMM and monitoring software
• Execute projects following approved work plans, checklists, and procedures.
• Identify and elevate out‑of‑scope requests requiring change orders.
• Document lessons learned and implemented improvements in future projects.

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE4, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Administrator Associate, or CISSP
• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Power Shell, Ansible) and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCC HIGH)
• Familiarity with specific technologies:
  Dell Power scale, Rubrik, Horizon, Fortimanager, Active Directory, Dell iDRAC and SCG
• Experience with compliance frameworks and regulations (ISO 27001, CMMC, ITAR)
• Prior leadership experience managing network projects or teams

• The work is semi‑sedentary and requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking,…