Senior Network Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Location: Mt. Vernon, IL or Town&Country, MO

In office position

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN).
• Configure and install software, switches, routers, and other network devices.
• Monitor network performance and integrity.
• Resolve issues escalated by lower tiers of support by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure.
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.
• Mentor team members on technical issues.
• Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery).
• Communicate with users when needed.
• Maintain complete technical documentation.
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CCNA, CCDP).
• Solid background in network administration and architecture.
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Significant experience with SDWAN.
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting.
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools).
• Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS, etc…).
• Sharp troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational and mentoring skills.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer