Sr Network and Systems Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Crestview Hills, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
13 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
You will join a collaborative team supporting multi-client multi-server environments where clarity repeatability and technical excellence are key. The ideal candidate combines deep networking expertise with strong firewall VPN wireless and SD-WAN experience and a methodical approach to change management and documentation.
While the primary focus is networking the successful candidate brings solid Windows Server and virtualization fundamentals enough to confidently handle routine systems administration tasks and contribute on server-side work as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Design secure scalable L2/L3 network architectures routing switching VLAN segmentation QoS SD-WAN and high availability.
- Configure deploy and manage enterprise routing and switching environments ensuring performance reliability and security across multi-site client networks.
- Lead network design discussions across multi-client environments including HLD/LLD diagrams IP schemes and VLAN plans.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues using packet analysis telemetry tools and structured root-cause methodology.
- Standardize configurations and rollout templates for repeatable low-risk deployments.
- Plan and execute network change windows firmware upgrades and configuration backups.
- Design deploy and harden Fortinet firewalls (required) as well as other firewall platforms (Palo Alto SonicWall Cisco ASA) where present policy management NAT IPsec/SSL VPN IDS/IPS segmentation and identity-aware policies.
- Implement and maintain site-to-site VPN client/remote-access VPN and hybrid connectivity to Azure and AWS (ExpressRoute / Direct Connect concepts).
- Manage SIEM integrations log forwarding and security monitoring for network devices.
- Support compliance with frameworks such as HIPAA CMMC and PCI through proper hardening logging and documentation.
- Design and manage enterprise Wi-Fi environments wireless controllers access points SSIDs and RF planning (primarily Ubiquiti with some Meraki and other platforms as needed).
- Deploy and operate SD-WAN solutions (primarily Fortinet with other platforms as needed) across client sites.
- Implement NAC / 802.1X and identity-aware network policies.
- Comfortably handle routine Windows Server administration tasks Active Directory user/group management DNS DHCP Group Policy and file/print services.
- Perform basic virtualization administration (VMware and/or Hyper-V) including VM provisioning snapshots and routine host checks.
- Support backup and disaster recovery operations monitor BDR appliances and cloud replication jobs triage failures and assist with restores when needed.
- Contribute to cloud migration projects (primarily Azure secondarily AWS and Zimcom-hosted environments) from the network and connectivity side.
- Produce detailed HLD/LLD diagrams MOPs (methods of procedure) runbooks and as-built documentation.
- Maintain configuration baselines device inventories change records and standardized rollout templates.
- Use documentation tools to keep client environments current and auditable.
- Partner with project managers account teams and the broader engineering team to deliver client outcomes on schedule.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network firewall VPN and wireless issues and as a competent owner of routine server administration work.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage and planned maintenance windows.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal standards runbooks and knowledge base.
Qualifications Must-Haves
- 8 years of hands-on network engineering experience (design operations) in multi-site multi-client environments.
- Deep proficiency in routing (BGP OSPF EIGRP) switching (L2/L3) VLANs trunking QoS and inter-VLAN routing.
- Hands-on Fortinet firewall expertise (required) policy management NAT IPsec/SSL VPN segmentation and IDS/IPS. Experience with Palo Alto SonicWall or Cisco ASA is a plus.
- Strong wireless experience controllers access points and SSID design (Ubiquiti Meraki or similar).
- Working knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity to Azure and AWS (site-to-site VPN ExpressRoute / Direct Connect).
- Solid Windows Server and Active Directory fundamentals ability to independently handle routine administration tasks (users groups DNS DHCP GPO file/print).
- Basic virtualization administration with VMware and/or Hyper-V (VM provisioning snapshots routine host operations).
- Awareness of backup/disaster recovery concepts and BDR appliance-based backup with cloud replication with the ability to support and triage routine backup issues.
- Strong troubleshooting root-cause analysis and diagnostic skills.
- Exceptional documentation skills and clear written/verbal communication.
- Ability to work onsite daily in Crestview Hills KY.
- Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as needed for installations troubleshooting and project work.
Preferred
- Industry-recognized networking certifications.
- Experience with enterprise SD-WAN wireless and routing/switching platforms.
- Experience with identity-aware firewall policies.
- Microsoft Server or Azure certifications are a plus.
- Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V.
- Experience with colocation/cloud providers.
- Familiarity with common IT documentation tools.
- Exposure to network monitoring and SIEM tools.
- Exposure to compliance/security frameworks (HIPAA CMMC PCI NIST).
- Scripting and automation experience.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience
- Network administration: 8 years (Required)
- Firewall administration (Fortinet or comparable): 5 years (Required)
- Server / systems administration: 3 years (Required)
- Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V): 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute / Relocate
- Crestview Hills KY 41017 (Required)
- Must relocate to Crestview Hills KY 41017 BEFOREstarting work if not already local (Required)
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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