Position: Sr. Network Engineer

Client location : San Francisco, CA

Duration : 6 +Months contract

Work location : Onsite in San Francisco, CA (Partial remote work accepted, however we'd require local candidates)

Job Summary:

MGT is a national leader in public sector management consulting and services that delivers diverse business consulting services to a wide range of public sector groups. Celebrating its 50th year in 2024, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of public agency performance. Our mission is to impact communities for good.

In this position We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer who is a team player with strong collaboration skills to join our IT team. This individual will be hands on in designing, building, maintaining, and operating our global network and IT infrastructure, delivering optimal performance, reliability, and security to support the firm’s goals and growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy network infrastructure across WAN, LAN, wireless and remote environments, ensuring it meets the company's needs for performance, reliability, and security.
• Monitor network performance, conduct regular health checks, and optimize network operations to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement robust network security protocols to protect sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with industry regulations including firewall configuration and management.
• Manage/monitor network operations ticketing queue for service requests to resolve network issues and Implementation tasks.
• Manage network documentation: maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes, and procedures to ensure transparency and facilitate troubleshooting.
• Perform on-site and remote technical support and system administration of various networks, servers, and systems
• Troubleshoot network issues: quickly identify and resolve network issues escalated from lower tiers of support to maintain optimal network performance
• Collaborate with IT and business teams: work closely with other IT and business teams to align network infrastructure with business goals and support various projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to technical strategy, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering roles.
• Excellent knowledge of foundational network technologies and protocols (IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, Multiprotocol MPLS, SD-WAN, Route Optimization, Policy-Based Routing, DNS, DHCP, Multicast, VPN, Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
• Industry-recognized certifications in networking, IT infrastructure and cloud platforms (e.g. MCSE, CCNP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with multiple network platforms (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Palo Alto, Juniper, HPE)
• Experience in Institutional Asset Management or other financial services industries.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical acumen, with the ability to tackle complex challenges in a structured, methodical manner.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate effectively across organizational levels.
• A self-starter and team player with strong collaboration skills, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to execute occasional after-hours implementation, troubleshooting or migration work on evenings and weekends, as required
• Superb attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and deliver quality in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise communications: technical documents, design documents, specifications