Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team to provide network solutions for our clients. Your primary role will be post-sales deployments of network infrastructure using various products and technologies, but you will also participate in pre-sales activities.
- This role is open to candidates living in the New England area as it involves consistent on-site client visits
Some responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
Participate in day-to-day network operations and administration for our clientsConfigure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.Provide post sales technical support, guidance and training to clients and internal teamsWork at times in a pre-sales capacity to create and communicate the value of Focus's solution with prospects and clientsMonitor and optimize network performance, availability, and securityTroubleshoot and resolve network problems and incidentsDocument network configurations, policies, procedures, and best practicesInterface with client IT contacts as well as third-party vendorsObtain and / or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our clientsAssist with non-networking related engineering projects as neededWillingness to travel and work on-site with clients as well as work after hours and weekends for deployments as neededAll other duties as assignedSkills :
Must have deployment experience using various products and technologies, although Palo Alto and Cisco wireless deployment experience is required for this roleExperience deploying and managing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologiesProficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRPGeneral wireless troubleshooting and deployment experienceAdvanced knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologiesProficient in network device configuration and managementNetwork access control experience with Cisco ISE and / or Aruba ClearPass is a plusPrior experience with FortiGate and Cisco ASA / Firepower is a plusExperience in network troubleshooting and analysisExperience in network security, such as implementing firewalls, VPNs, IDS / IPS, encryption, authentication, etc.Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesExperience and Education :
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related fieldMinimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a network engineer in a post-sales deployment role with some pre-sales experience as wellRelevant industry Cisco and / or Palo Alto certifications a plusPrior experience working in Professional Services for an IT Consulting company preferred