Sr. Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Location:

St. Luis Obispo, CA.

• Senior Network Engineer classification is not a part of the Network Engineer career series but is the advanced working and technical lead level network engineer.
• Incumbents work under general direction and regularly provide technical direction to several network administrators.
• Architects complex, multiple‑platform local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs); defines network strategy development and deployment options.
• Researches, analyzes, identifies and defines technology trends/products/concepts.
• Outlines and defines required process changes due to changing requirements and technology.
• Mentors other network engineers and does other related work as required.

• Performs a variety of activities related to the analysis, installation, programming, application and troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment for company needs; resolves technology problems and provides for system enhancements; provides input and recommendations concerning the development and implementation of project specifications, goals, objectives and timelines.
• Coordinates information and resources to assure proper and timely installation, maintenance, modification and repair of network systems, equipment and devices; administers, evaluates and modifies network systems to assure proper security and operation; monitors and inspects projects to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with company technology and proper adaptation with existing systems.
• Provides technical support and assistance to network customers; participates in answering and directing questions and concerns from company personnel, departments and internal department inquiries; assists field technicians with installation, network connection and other technical issues as required; provides training and work direction to personnel as required.
• Performs a variety of preventive security monitoring activities; evaluates systems for unnecessary or unsafe activities and develops solutions to avoid exposures; identifies and corrects errors and performance flaws; performs regular backups of operating systems to assure adequate network information availability.
• Communicates with company personnel, vendors, customers and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; serves as a liaison between the company and outside vendors concerning system and program installations and upgrades as directed.
• Participates in a variety of other assigned activities such as developing and maintaining procedural manuals, flow charts and diagrams.
• Designs, implements, monitors and maintains enterprise networks using LAN/WAN inter‑networking technology, including network protocols and management systems, using diagnostic tools.
• Configures, installs, operates and maintains network hardware, appliances, software and related servers.
• Evaluates and recommends network hardware and related hardware and software.

• Current network architectures, technological developments and industry trends in area of expertise
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities
• Principles, practices and methods of WAN/LAN networking including fiber‑optic and copper cable systems, data circuits, routers, switches, hubs, network operating systems, network appliances, firewalls and security
• A broad range of computer and networking software and hardware systems and related technologies
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of WAN/LAN networking and related hardware and software
• Computer/network systems infrastructure requirements and standards, security systems, applications, procedure and techniques
• Contract documents and specifications
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills
• Information Technology Department's strategic direction and goals
• Perform a variety of activities related to the analysis, installation and troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment for company needs
• Analyze and assess computer/network architecture requirements, determine optimum, cost‑effective…