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Position is in Orlando, FL. Relocation is not offered – only local candidates will be considered.
Summary:
The IT Senior Network Engineer is critical in Enterprise Network's daily operations. The Engineer's responsibilities include but are not limited to creating, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting the Enterprise Data, Voice, and Video Network Infrastructure. Senior Network Engineers must be detail-oriented and have in-depth networking hardware and software knowledge. The candidate should be highly experienced in network design and implementation, LAN/WAN interfacing, security, Internet protocols and TCP/IP, and server and network infrastructure, which are typical job requirements. This role requires having solid technical skills and interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Responsibilities:
- Design, install, configure, monitor, maintain, test, and troubleshoot IT network infrastructure.
- Provide high-level support and technical expertise for data, voice, and video networks.
- Manage tasks and projects using ticketing systems.
- Collaborate with team members, customers, clients, and other relevant teams.
- Participate in projects and on-call rotation.
- Engineer enterprise data, voice, and video networks, including administration, operations, maintenance, testing, and related activities.
- Work with the IT Infrastructure Manager and IT Director to prioritize workload and identify future technology needs.
- Assist with vendor quotes, proposal requests, procurement, and vendor selection.
- Plan, design, and implement network infrastructure solutions, including hospitality-oriented systems.
- Apply security principles and practices to comply with regulations and ensure secure data transfer.
- Build, maintain, and audit network infrastructure documentation.
- Evaluate new hardware, software, and communications products for compatibility.
- Support, mentor, and provide cross-training to team members.
- Stay updated on networking and security best practices and technologies.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years in network engineering positions.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Cisco Data and Voice Network equipment (Nexus, Catalyst switches, Routers, IOS-XE Wireless Controllers, Cisco UCS, Voice Gateways).
- Cisco Firewall Threat Detection (FTD), Meraki, and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, and Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
- Network Monitoring Systems (SolarWinds Orion, NETBrain).
- IT Network Infrastructure Security principles, practices, procedures, PCI, HIPAA, and GDPR regulations.
- IT Network Software and Hardware, including packet capture analyzer software and handheld network testing tools.
- IT Virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, VirtualBox, Hyper-V).
- Structured cable systems (fiber and copper) and Network Infrastructure power standards.
- Ticketing systems and IT project management.
- TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Network Policy (NPS) Services, RADIUS, TACACS, and SSL Certificates.
- Advanced routing network protocols.
- Experience in the hospitality and convention events industry (highly preferred).
Education and Certification(s)/License(s):
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).
- Must obtain Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise within 14 months of employment by successfully completing Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core AND one of the following: Enterprise Wireless Design, Enterprise Design, Enterprise Wireless Implementation, Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation, or Enterprise Network Assurance (required).
- Must obtain Network Certification within 12 months of employment (required and must be maintained).
Benefits Our Associates Enjoy:
- Affordable Health and Dental Insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Personal Days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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