Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerPosition OverviewWe’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to take the lead in ensuring seamless connectivity and performance across a multi-site enterprise network environment. With hundreds of locations across North America, this role demands strong technical leadership in infrastructure support, routing/switching, and telephony. You’ll serve as the go-to escalation point for advanced issues, support network design efforts, and mentor junior engineers while working closely with vendors and internal teams to execute on critical projects.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and support wide-area connectivity across over 300 business locationsMonitor network health using enterprise tools and resolve incidents involving routers, switches, wireless access points, and voice platformsOversee implementation and upkeep of firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access systemsManage telecom and internet circuits across the enterprise, ensuring performance and cost efficiencyMaintain and optimize a multi-vendor environment, including Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti, and related platformsAdminister monitoring systems like SolarWinds, Cisco FMC/FTD, and other diagnostics toolsServe as Tier III escalation support, partnering with cross-functional teams for resolutionDevelop and maintain detailed diagrams and documentation of network systemsAssist with rollout of infrastructure upgrades, including physical installations at key sitesParticipate in on-call rotations and respond to business-impacting outages as neededMentor junior engineers and help standardize procedures across the teamRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Networking, or equivalent experienceCisco CCNP or comparable certificationMinimum 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking rolesStrong knowledge of LAN/WAN environments and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.)Familiar with VPN, firewall technologies, wireless authentication (802.1x), and voice solutions (VoIP)Experience working with telecom vendors and circuit provisioningCompetence with Visio or similar tools for creating network diagramsSolid understanding of ITIL-based change control processesPreferred SkillsAutomation or scripting exposure (PowerShell, Bash)Experience with Puppet, Chef, or similar automation/configuration toolsHands-on experience in data center environments or structured cabling projectsFamiliarity with SolarWinds or equivalent NMS platforms