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Our solutions encompass the full spectrum of IT infrastructure, platforms, contact center, and security solutions that help businesses thrive.\nOur Mission is to deliver and manage secure, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructures and platforms businesses need by transforming essential technology investments into long-term competitive advantages.\nWith more than 45 years in business, Meridian IT Inc is wholly owned by Meridian Group International and is privately hold.\nPosition Summary\nThe Sr. Network Security Engineer is an experienced technical resource responsible for developing and implementing end-to-end solutions to complex business networking and communications problems for new and existing clients. This individual will work with the Project Management Office to staff project-based network implementation work, as well as respond to implementation requests, T&M (Time & Materials), private cloud/data center support, and/or managed service work.\nThe Sr. Network Security Engineer is responsible for the entire lifecycle of an engagement (planning to close) to which they have been assigned. This engineer will also work with the sales team in a pre-sales role to develop and position technology solutions. Presentations, face-to-face meetings, and conference calls are a critical part of this position. The ability to properly and professionally manage customer expectations and to calmly handle stressful and complex troubleshooting scenarios are requirements of this position. The Senior Network Engineer will also be responsible for mentoring and assisting peer Engineers with implementing solutions and problem solving for new and existing clients.\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nPost-Sales Implementation and Operational Work\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to peer engineers, including assisting with project execution and complex problem-solving.\nManage the entire technical lifecycle (planning to close) for assigned projects.\nParticipate in network project planning, budgeting, and execution\nMust be able to demonstrate effective planning and documentation for all phases of a project.\nAssist with the initial staging of projects, including verifying received hardware inventory and performing initial equipment setup.\nInstall, configure, and troubleshoot network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.\nProvide support to managed service customers within the agreed upon SLAs.\nExecute implementation, configuration, and migration tasks for network, security, and remote access projects, ensuring seamless deployment.\nPerform troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure issues, proposing and implementing effective solutions.\nMust abide by standard operating procedures (SOPs) where established for all operational and implementation work.\nCollaborate with other engineers and teams to integrate network infrastructure with IT systems and applications\nPre-Sales/Consulting Responsibilities\n\nDevelop, position, and present technology solutions in support of the sales team, including participation in face-to-face meetings and conference calls.\nDesign and document end-to-end network and security solutions based on client business and technical requirements.\nProvide technology demonstrations and lead whiteboarding sessions.\nWork with the presales team to generate Bills of Material (BOMs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for proposed solutions.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\n\nProfessional and Soft Skills\nBachelor’s degree in a business or IT-related field is preferred but not required.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface at varying and appropriate levels of management.\nClear and timely communication to multiple stakeholder groups\nAbility to break down technical concepts into business terms for both technical and non-technical audiences.\nStrong critical thinking and judgment, especially when solving technical challenges under stressful conditions.\nExcellent customer relationship management skills.\nStrong team player with emphasis on relationship building.\nHighly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving potential problems.\nProven ability to handle multiple priorities and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity.\nProficiency in MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, & Visio).\nQualifications and Requirements\n\n10+ years experience as a Network/Security Engineer\nJuniper/F5 certifications a plus\nExperiences in services organization a plus\nCisco CCNP certification.\nExperience with Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI\nCisco and Aruba wireless technologies.\nExperience with firewall platforms, including Cisco ASA & FTD, Fortigate, and Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE Certification required).\nAbility to obtain and maintain both pre- and post-sales technical certifications from manufacturers (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, HP, etc.).\nMeridian Group International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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