Sr. Network Engineer, Project Engineering

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POSITION SUMMARY The Sr. Network Engineer, Project Engineering at Opensity Solutions, is a key role responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructure solutions to support the organization's operations. This position requires a deep understanding of networking technologies, strong architectural skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the network environment.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESNetwork Architecture and Design Lead the design and development of enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN technologies, to meet business requirements and objectives.

Evaluate existing network systems and architectures, identifying opportunities for improvement, optimization, and standardization to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance.

Business Development, Scoping & Mentoring Partner with business development teams to create project plans and scoping for new business opportunities related to network projects.

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within budget and are successful in delivery.

Drive project efficiency and effectiveness through coaching and mentoring; develop deployment strategies that enable continued improvement.

Network Implementation and Configuration Complete network infrastructure integration projects as required.

Implement and configure network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, ensuring proper setup, integration, and interoperability.

Collaborate with system administrators and security teams to configure network security policies, access controls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Network Performance Optimization Work with Tooling teams to develop monitoring metrics that proactively identify bottlenecks, congestion, and latency issues.

Provide feedback and assist with developing standards with Enterprise Architecture to optimize network performance and user experience.

Conduct capacity planning assessments to forecast bandwidth requirements and ensure adequate capacity to support business growth.

Network Security and Compliance Implement and enforce network security best practices including encryption, VPNs, and network segmentation to protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Work with Security teams to conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to identify and remediate weaknesses in network infrastructure.

Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Develop and maintain incident response and disaster recovery plans for network systems, ensuring timely detection, escalation, and resolution of incidents.

Coordinate with incident response teams and service providers to restore network services in the event of outages, disruptions, or security breaches.

Documentation and Knowledge Management Create and enforce documentation standards across the team.

Document network configurations, diagrams, and procedures, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date records to support operational activities and knowledge transfer.

Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to IT staff and stakeholders on network technologies, best practices, and procedures.

Vendor Management and Relationship Building Manage vendor relationships and partnerships, including contract negotiations, SLAs, and performance reviews, to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and implement new networking technologies and solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTESStrong technical expertise in networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPNs, and DNS.Proficiency in network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management tools.

Excellent architectural and design skills, with the ability to develop scalable and resilient…