Sr. Network Engineer

ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in creative and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT and Creative professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

No 3rd Parties

Fulltime/ Direct Hire (Flex Scheduling OK)

*MUST BE WILLING TO GO INTO THE OFFICE IN SAN DIEGO WHEN NECESSARY* aka no full remote so must be at least semi-local

This role is 50/50 Project based and support based and reports directly up to the Network Operations Manager.

This is an awesome Global Company with huge/ complex Network that is upgrading! You'll serve as the SME on Network Infrastructure within a selected SCRUM team; in addition to below general duties.

Overall, the position of Senior Network Engineer is expected to partner with the organization to:

1. Install, maintain, and support network routers, switches, and other communications devices used by Production Services, including LAN, WAN, Firewall, VPN and Internet infrastructure.
   
2. Assist with the planning and design of new network topologies and the deployment of new equipment to create highly reliable 24x7 production networks for Internet, LAN, WAN, and QA verifications purposes.
   
3. Monitor network performance and conduct in-depth network performance testing.
   
4. Working closely with the Security group to protect all equipment, proactively monitor network security.
   
5. Provide technical support to a wide range of departments on a wide range of issues concerning networking, the development of applications utilizing those networks, large-scope Production Services related projects.
   
6. Assist in the design and implementation of cable installations and site wiring/planning for internal/external expansion projects.
   
7. Advise and recommend the purchase of new network equipment whenever appropriate while adhering to smart product comparisons for thoroughness.
   
8. Travel occasionally as needed to support remote offices and server collocation facilities.
   
9. Advise and recommend the purchase of new network equipment whenever appropriate.
   
10. Create on going documentation as it relates to network diagrams and infrastructure topology.
    
11. Collaborate with Production Services staff whenever appropriate to ensure adequate network resources and proper information transfer within the Production Services group as a whole.
    
12. Provide 24X7 on call response to ensure fast response to network issues/outages on a rotating basis.
    
13. Provide network-engineering support for industry trade shows, as needed.
    
14. Research emerging technologies with an eye on how they will affect our core business.
    

REQUIRED SKILLS

 – This section outlines skills necessary to perform the function. Examples of skill categories are:

• PEOPLE: Strong experience with teamwork in Internet-related network engineering groups; expert technical-level verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
• PROCESS: Ability to participate in process definition for change management and engineering problem resolution to support extremely large-scale 24x7 network environments.
  
• TECHNICAL: Must have computer science knowledge adequate to understand and communicate complex real time network concepts to technical teams; must be experienced with high-end networking switches, routers and telecommunications devices; excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, HSRP, high speed serial and Ethernet networking experience; Internet related knowledge of protocols such as DNS, NTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, HTTP; advanced level of network architecture planning and implementation experience; intermediate MS Office skills and Visio skills; Unix/Linux administration, Windows and MAC OS experience.
  
• PLANNING/IMPLEMENTATION: Must be able to create and maintain project plans in collaboration with technical teams and management.
  
• INDUSTRY: Should have background necessary to understand operations, security, and network planning and implementation.
  

MUST HAVES (if you have them read on)!:

• Cisco Routing/ Switching Expert
  
• Strong Firewall Experience- Check Point Req'd/ Palo Alto a +
  
• Solarwinds a Plus
  
• F5 Load Balancer Experience 
  
• Experience with Protocols BGP/ OSPF/ EIGRP
  
• Enterprise Level Experience
  

Sr. Network Engineer