Sr. Network Engineer

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today!

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the security, design and performance of the Company’s computer networks, and the integration of all telecom services and devices. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing and supporting all Network (wired and wireless), Voice and Security hardware, software, and communication links. The Engineer will also provide 2nd and 3rd tier support to resolve business critical network and security problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all network and security systems across a large-scale enterprise while maintaining the availability and integrity of these systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and wireless networks. 
• Resolve escalated network issues, provide technical support, and guide junior engineers in troubleshooting
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. 

• Assist with the network integration of multiple companies we acquired.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance. 
• Create regular reports; provide the necessary analytics to make technical and business decisions.
• Effectively manages multiple projects involving installations of infrastructure software and hardware.
• Ensures all issues regarding system or network automated alerts are logged, tracked, and resolved; manage alerts and events through and the enterprise trouble ticketing tool.
• Follow the change management process to production systems with regards to physical or system configuration updates
• Make process and systems improvement.
• Develops and maintains capacity planning analysis, recommendations, and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network infrastructure, including diagrams, procedures, and configurations. 
• Resolve operational issues through support tickets and alerts from the network and system monitoring tools.
• Stay current with new technology and tools.
• Ensure global switching and routing consistency and troubleshoot where necessary.
• Configure, manage, and administer routers, firewalls, switches, and other IP based communication equipment.
• Track and log all activity, both incidents and resolutions, to system users
• Coordinates with the other Information Technology team members to build a knowledge base.
• Work with cross-function organization teams to ensure the coordination of resources for technology projects and that all services have needed information regarding the implementation of technology 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 10+ years as an enterprise Network Engineer w/Datacenter experience.
• 10+ years of Cisco Nexus 7k,9k, Catalyst routers and switches
• 5+ years of Fortinet Firewall experience. FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
• Preferred - CCNE, CCNA, or CCNP
• Strong experience with Multiple routing protocols 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• SolarWinds.
• Fortinet
• Ruckus Wireless
• Cisco ISE
• SDWAN
• Azure Networking
• Site to Site VPN, IPsec, SSLVPN

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Experience: Extensive experience (10+ years) in network engineering, including experience with network hardware and software, routing protocols, and security technologies. 
• Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent are highly desirable. 
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with various networking technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Long periods of time spent sitting or standing while working with computer.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds. (files, computer printouts on occasion)

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. 

FLEETPRIDE is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.