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We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer who will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the FDIC's enterprise network infrastructure to ensure operational continuity and reliable performance of its nationwide operations. This role requires a highly skilled professional to manage, configure, troubleshoot, and enhance a complex network environment comprising Cisco and Juniper technologies while ensuring security and compliance standards are met. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and carriers, as well as contributing to process improvements, documentation, and incident resolution.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nConfigure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls in both production and backup data center environments. \nImplement and maintain access control lists (ACLs) and security policies to enforce network segmentation and support compliance requirements. \nPerform IOS and Junos versions upgrades, ensuring post-change validation and connectivity testing are completed without impacting operations. \nManage DNS records (A, MX, CNAME) and DHCP reservations through Infoblox IPAM solutions. \nProvide support for and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integrations related to authentication and access control mechanisms. \nMonitor network performance and resolve incidents using tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, and Netcool. Respond proactively to system alerts and performance issues to minimize downtime. \nParticipate in an on-call rotation, ensuring after-hours and weekend support for mission-critical enterprise network infrastructure as needed. \nLead coordination efforts with telecom carriers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve outages and major incidents efficiently. \nConduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical infrastructure events, ensuring findings are documented and lessons learned are applied. \nSupport data center operations, including activities such as racking, cabling, hardware replacement, and managing UPS systems and cooling infrastructure. \nDevelop, maintain, and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Network Operations Center (NOC) documentation to standardize and streamline operations. \nImplement network changes in alignment with ITIL-based change management processes, ensuring changes are well-documented, tested, and executed.\n Required:\nBachelors and five 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