Director of Network Engineering
Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc, Montgomery, AL, United States
Montgomery, AL (Onsite)-Montgomery, AL (Onsite) – In-Person is Mandatory
They need to have managed at least 15 people on their team. They need to have Senior management or director level experience.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and management
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing network engineering teams of at least 15 people or more
- Proven track record of managing network infrastructure projects from conception through completion
- Experience with network security best practices, including policy creation and incident response
- Demonstrated experience with Fortigate and Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Nexus, Meraki, and WebEx
- Experience managing and forecasting for an operational budget.
- In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VPN technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN implementations and hybrid cloud network solutions
- Familiarity with managing networks for both on-premises and remote work environments
- Familiarity with SD-WAN and network automation technologies
- Knowledge of cloud networking environments, particularly AWS and Azure
- Experience with network monitoring tools and SIEM systems (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk)
- Understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR)
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation purposes
- Project management experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies
Relevant certifications, including:
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)