Sr. Network Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Network Deployment Activities: Architect, design, and implement network switch refreshes across enterprise environments and remote offices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Mentor and Guide Engineers: Share knowledge and provide hands-on mentorship to all team members, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes skill development and innovation.
• Hands-On Troubleshooting: Resolve complex networking issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Optimize Network Solutions: Develop deployment strategies and configurations for switching and routing solutions, leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Release and Project Managers, Smart Hands resources, and clients to ensure smooth execution of deployment plans.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation of system designs, configurations, and processes for both internal and client use.
• Proactive Innovation: Continuously research and implement new networking technologies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve reliability. ________________________________________ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Technical Expertise: o High proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and troubleshooting skills in complex network environment. o Strong experience with switching technologies, including Nexus, Catalyst Switches, spine-leaf and SDA architecture. o Hands-on experience in Managing and deploying SDA (Wired & Wireless infrastructure) using Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC) o Strong knowledge on VxLAN and LISP. o Hands-on experience on LAN technologies including QoS and Dot1x. o Knowledge on Cisco ISE. o Familiarity with DMZ, Firewall, load balancer, and DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP Schema).
• Leadership and Mentorship: o Proven ability to mentor and work with existing engineers to build strong, collaborative teams. o Strong decision-making skills with a focus on achieving measurable results.
• Innovation and Attention to Detail: o A passion for seeking new, better ways of doing things, with a meticulous focus on detail. o A proactive mindset to identify and resolve potential issues before they arise. ________________________________________

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on deployment and implementation.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Cisco/Arista certifications preferred).
• Experience working in production data centers, Enterprise Networks routing/switching, and firewalls.
• Proficiency with networking tools and technologies, including ERP, MS Office, and service management platforms. ________________________________________ Why Join Us?
• Freedom to Innovate: Bring your ideas to life in a dynamic, supportive environment.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Build and shape a high-performing engineering team.
• Make an Impact: Play a key role in modernizing critical financial infrastructure.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented team that values teamwork and shared success. ________________________________________ If you’re ready to tackle challenging projects and make a difference, we want to hear from you. Let’s innovate together!