Sr. Network Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Black Box scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you’re ready to tackle challenging projects and make a difference, we want to hear from you. Let’s innovate together!