Sr. Network Engineer

Job Summary:

A Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all Stifel data and application networks. The candidate should have a deep understanding and in-depth level of experience with networking and SDWAN protocols, topologies, architecture, products, and solutions. The individual should also be highly dedicated to a collaborative teamwork-oriented environment coupled with several years' experience leading and managing multiple network infrastructure projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, administer, optimize, and improve Cisco networking and Aruba SDWAN solutions to enhance network and application performance and reliability across our offices, data centers, cloud, and B2B environments.
• Develop, plan, and execute projects with colleagues based on IT initiatives including scope, timelines, resources, and risk assessments to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects while regularly evaluating priority to achieve a balanced and efficient level of progress.
• Monitor network performance, conduct problem-solving analysis, and implement prompt solutions with a security-first financial industry mindset.
• Collaborate in-depth with cross-functional IT teams and third parties to ensure solutions and projects are appropriately discussed, delivered efficiently, meet quality standards, and align with business objectives.
• Provide mentoring and leadership fostering a culture of open collaboration, continuous improvement, consistent learning, and innovation.
• Stay updated with industry trends keeping abreast of the latest networking technologies, best practices, and their potential application to improve our IT platforms.

Qualifications:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of computer and telecommunication systems.
• Exhibit strong logic and reasoning skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Capable of simplifying complex technical information for easy understanding.
• Able to work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Have experience in mentoring engineers and other IT colleagues.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Display strong leadership skills.
• Possess strong time management and project management skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively and work cross-functionally with other team members.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Minimum Required: 6+ years’ experience implementing, designing and or troubleshooting data networks

Licenses and Credentials:

• Minimum Required: A+ Certification, Comp TIA Certification, or CCNA Certification
• AWS certifications or equivalent experience