Description
Summary:
The Senior Network Engineer maintains, plans, and upgrades the company network, oversees monitoring and incident response, and provides customer support.
Highlights:
1. Oversee network device monitoring and incident resolution
2. Engineer and plan network upgrades for expanded functionality
3. Manage network infrastructure and support field operations
The senior network engineer's primary duties revolve around maintaining, planning, and upgrading the company network. They also oversee network monitoring and incident response, as well as customer support. They should be capable of handling any task assigned to their department.
Role and Responsibilities
Oversee monitoring of all network devices to ensure rapid response to issues
When issues are found on the network, resolve them, or assign tasks to appropriate individuals to resolve
Maintain current network equipment, plan for upgrades, and implement changes to the network as needed
Oversee customer support, making sure that issues are handled properly
Ensure trouble tickets are generated, updated and closed properly
Ensure that customer issues are handled in a timely manner, and resolved to customer satisfaction
Engineer and plan for network upgrades to expand the footprint of our network, as well as add functionality
Manage and assign network addresses in an organized and efficient manner
Research and test new equipment before it can be installed on our network
Generate and update network diagrams, documentation, and processes
Responsible for data center locations, ensuring that they are organized and well implemented
Provide operational support to field operations personnel as needed
Assign tasks and duties to employees in network operations department
Complete and maintain company paperwork and documentation as required
Responsible for systems administration
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Strong networking knowledge of frequently used protocols and equipment using in an ISP environment
Ability to effectively troubleshoot network issues
Ability to lift and carry 50lbs frequently throughout the day
Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as needed
Ability to work on-call schedule as needed
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Preferred Skills
Networking certifications
Experience with fixed microwave equipment
Experience with Mikrotik/whitebox switching/IPInfusion/Ciena/MPLS/VPLS/OSPF/BGP/MEF
Strong organizational skills
Project management skills
Low voltage license or experience
Experience with hand tools and power tools
Compensation
Based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person