Network Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
2 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Senior Network Engineer
Boston MA
6 Months
6 Months
- Providing support on WEIs SOW project work
- Firewall refresh
- Network refresh
- New site stand-up
- Ad Hoc work as assigned
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About the Role
The Network Engineering team designs delivers and supports Suffolks enterprise network infrastructure across corporate offices jobsites data centers and cloud environments. As a Senior Network Engineer you will lead enterprise network architecture deployment operations and continuous improvement while serving as a key escalation point for complex issues.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Design
- Design and recommend network solutions that improve performance resilience and scalability.
- Architect and deploy LAN/WAN data center and cloud networking solutions across AWS and Azure.
- Evaluate emerging technologies contribute to infrastructure standards and support capacity planning.
Network Engineering & Implementation
- Install configure and manage routers switches voice gateways firewalls SSL VPN wireless infrastructure NAC platforms and cloud networking components.
- Implement and support VLANs routing protocols QoS DHCP NTP PoE SNMP FTP/TFTP CDP SSH HTTPS and AAA.
Security & Network Protection
- Deploy and maintain Fortinet security appliances Aruba ClearPass and related access control policies.
- Support IDS/IPS SIEM integrations firewall hardening and compliance with security standards.
Monitoring Performance & Reliability
- Monitor network health uptime and performance using tools such as SolarWinds NetScout and Wireshark.
- Conduct protocol analysis troubleshoot latency and packet loss identify bottlenecks and produce performance reports.
Incident Response & Support
- Serve as Tier III escalation point for network-related incidents
- Lead root cause analysis and ensure timely well-documented resolution of issues.
- Provide after-hours support for critical outages when required
- Troubleshoot hardware software and circuit issues including MPLS QoS and private line connectivity
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with infrastructure security and application teams to deliver integrated IT solutions
- Work with vendors and service providers to support implementations and resolve issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to IT staff
Documentation & Operational Excellence
- Maintain network documentation including diagrams configuration standards and change records.
- Contribute to standardization monitoring and logging improvements and process optimization.
- Support data center and IDF/MDF environments including equipment and environmental monitoring.
Required Skills & Expertise
Networking Fundamentals
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP and enterprise protocols including DNS DHCP NTP HTTP/HTTPS SMTP SSL/TLS LDAP CIFS HSRP/VRRP and 802.1X. Core Technical Capabilities
- Strong experience with enterprise routing and switching across Cisco Juniper Fortinet and Aruba environments.
- Cloud networking experience in AWS and Azure.
- WAN technologies including MPLS VPLS DIA and VPN. Tools & Platforms
- Monitoring and analysis tools: SolarWinds NetScout (Fluke) and Wireshark.
- Security and access control tools: ClearPass SIEM and IDS/IPS. Professional Skills
- Strong written verbal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong mentoring and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
- 7 years of enterprise network engineering experience
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CCNP)
- Proven success supporting complex enterprise networking environments.
