Media Fusion LLC
Senior Network Engineer Job at Media Fusion LLC in Huntsville
Media Fusion LLC, Huntsville, AL, United States, 35824
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Shift Type: N/A
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Location: Senior
Category: Information Technology
Job Type: Full-time
Travel:
*Please note that this position will have the opportunity to be remote*
Key Responsibilities
- Network Design & Architecture: Design, deploy, and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, and cloud-based networks to support business operations and growth.
- Infrastructure Management: Configure, manage, and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and wireless technologies.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce network security best practices, including segmentation, encryption, and monitoring to ensure compliance with industry standards, such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Serve as the escalation point for complex networking issues, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid incident resolution.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance, conduct capacity planning, and implement improvements for scalability and reliability.
- Documentation & Standards: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaboration: Partner with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to ensure seamless IT operations and integrations.
- Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with network hardware, software, and service providers.
- Project Management: Manage large-scale projects in a timely manner.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred, but not required).
- Experience: 7+ years of professional networking experience with increasing responsibility, including at least 3 years in a senior/lead role.
- Certifications (preferred but not required): CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Palo Alto and Aruba technologies.
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with SD-WAN, VPNs, NAC, and wireless networking.
- Network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, etc.).
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, leadership abilities, and a collaborative mindset.