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Senior Network Engineer

Enon, OH

Onsite

Contract

$60/hr - $65/hr

Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Irving, TX. This will be hybrid role with 2-3 days onsite.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

+ University degree in Information Technology or related field preferred

+ 5+ years’ experience managing enterprise networks (Cisco, f5, Juniper, Palo Alto) is preferred

+ 2+ years working specifically in network design, planning, connectivity, migration, and support

+ Knowledge and understanding of common network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, STP, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, etc.)

+ Certifications are highly recommended – (i.e., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, etc.)

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

+ Active listening and analysis to identify issues or problems

+ Research and creativity to identify a solution to the issue or problem

+ Ability to communicate resolutions in a simple, easy to understand manner

Communication skills

+ Verbal and written – via phone, email, chat, etc.

+ Must be able to clearly communicate instructions and current tasks

+ Must be able to describe technical items to non-technical users

Multi-tasking skills

+ Ability to help a team member or customer real-time while performing other tasks

+ Passionate about customer support

+ Attention to detail – good organizational and time management skills

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work nights or weekends, as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation

What You Will Be Doing

+ Design, Analyze, diagnose, and resolve customer issues within the company's network

+ Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for the company's network infrastructure

+ Resolve incidents directly with end users and record detailed actions in ticketing tool

+ Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to ensure the network stays operational

+ Escalate issues to next level of support if unable to resolve in a timely manner

+ Ensure all aspects of the entire enterprise cloud networks are architecturally sound and highly available

+ Research existing and emerging technologies that align with business requirements and provide effective solutions based upon extensive professional experience, industry best practices, knowledge of industry technologies through formal training and/or self-study

+ Install and implement network hardware components and cables in data centers and corporate offices

+ Perform approved network changes according to procedures with minimal business disruption

+ Understand and perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs and patches

+ Develop and maintain accurate network support documentation in a knowledge repository

+ Perform network performance monitoring, trending and capacity planning for the LAN, WLAN, MAN and WAN

+ Other duties as assigned

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Jamie Prater

Specialization:

+ Network Engineering