*Sr. Network Engineer - 12 month contract to hire*

*Location: Louisville, KY (hybrid with 2-3 days on site)*

*Pay: 45/hr*

*Shift: M - F 8:30a-5:30p (potential on call support needed)*



*Summary:*

This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of the client's enterprise data network. This includes maintaining and optimizing network infrastructure and telecommunications systems, providing Tier 2 support, and acting as a subject matter expert on network technologies. The position requires collaboration with various departments, vendors, and end-users to develop network solutions. Strong project and problem management skills are essential.

*Responsibilities:*
* Establish standards for new campus network designs and equipment.
* Design complex WAN/LAN architectures using best practices.
* Plan and integrate new technologies into the network.
* Perform network impact analysis, modeling, and capacity planning.
* Provide Level III network troubleshooting, including protocol analysis and network trace/capture analysis.
* Understand end-to-end data flows and traffic patterns.
* Perform software/hardware upgrades and LAN equipment configuration/provisioning.
* Manage IP addressing, subnetting, and Quality of Service (QoS).
* Provision and configure WAN technologies (MPLS, SDWAN, SIP) and equipment for various bandwidths.
* Manage networking services (ACS, AAA, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, SNMP).
* Design and support network security technologies and products.
* Manage remote access technologies (VPN, SSL-VPN, IPSec, B2B).
* Train/mentor other IT staff.
* Manage problems and adhere to change management and project management principles.
* *Occasional travel for network construction, analysis, and upgrades.*

*Requirements:*
* Bachelor's degree in computing or information technology (networking emphasis) or equivalent experience.
* Minimum five years of experience managing and administering network infrastructure and services.
* Expertise with Cisco equipment and IOS.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio/LucidCharts, and MS Project.
* Strong prioritization and risk management skills.
* Cisco CCNP and Microsoft certifications are a plus.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call



Application Question(s):
* Do you have experience with Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, or Lucid Charts? Please specify.
* Do you have experience with leading network projects and mentoring Jr. engineers? Please specify.

Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
* Network support: 5 years (Preferred)
* Network administration: 5 years (Preferred)
* Network engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
* CISCO equipment: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Louisville, KY 40245 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Louisville, KY 40245: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)


Work Location: Hybrid remote in Louisville, KY 40245