Senior Network Engineer Job at Media Fusion LLC in Huntsville

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr