Senior Network Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical support and maintenance of all ASRC and subsidiary enterprise network infrastructure and related systems.

• Design, deploy, and manage company switching, routing, firewall, VPN, wireless, cable plants, and network management systems across complex architectures, platforms, and mediums—including Azure cloud networking.
• Lead engineer on assigned network projects, with a focus on Azure Networking, security, and connectivity.
• Mentor junior network engineering staff, especially in cloud networking and Azure technologies.
• Communicate IT issues and project status to Senior IT Leadership, with clear articulation of Azure networking strategies and challenges.
• Define and follow standards and best practices for network design, testing, and implementation methodology, including Azure-specific frameworks.
• Document the network environment, including Azure cloud components and integrations.
• Manage cloud networking components, including Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, Express Route, Network Security Groups, Palo Alto, Meraki, and other related vendor appliances to ensure seamless connectivity between systems.

• Install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, hardware, and software, including Azure networking resources.
• Respond to service/work requests in the Network Administration queue, including Azure-related incidents and requests.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain Azure networking concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage critical escalations to 3rd parties and vendor support, including Microsoft Azure support.
• Work directly with Telco/ISP and cloud service providers to troubleshoot and onboard new services, including Azure connectivity solutions.
• Balance day-to-day support with project delivery, ensuring Azure network projects are completed on time and with high quality.
• Effectively use monitoring/administrative tools to maintain network uptime and efficiency.
• Configure and deploy routers, switches, and Azure networking resources.
• Data Center routing and switching experience, including hybrid cloud integrations with Azure.
• Network security experience, including Palo Alto virtual Firewall, NSGs, and cloud security best practices.
• Critical thinking and adaptability in both on-premises and cloud environments.

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Bachelor degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.

8–10 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including significant experience with Azure Networking.

Experience with Azure networking technologies:
Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Express Route, Network Security Groups, Azure Load Balancer, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

Experience with Cisco hardware and IOS configuration, Palo Alto firewalls, and Panorama.

Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCDP and Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) preferred.

Experience with Cisco Meraki hardware and configuration preferred.

Experience with various network technologies, services, and protocols including VLAN, VPN, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and QoS

Experience with Cisco data center (Nexus, Virtualization, and FCoE) preferred.

Experience with standards based network monitoring and management tools.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating…