Senior Network Engineer - VRF

We currently have a need for a Senior Network Engineer to design and implement a new network with VRF networking concepts interfacing with multiple Building Management Companies. Global Financial Services, Pharmaceutical or Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and deploy scalable network solutions with VRF networking concepts
• Design and implement connectivity between existing network infrastructure and various BMS providers
• Identify, research, evaluate and implement emerging network technologies
• Maintain and manage the global network
• Responsible for configuration, installation and maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting tasks and documenting any network issues.

• Work with Network Planning teams to implement new solutions
• Manage multiple vendors and technologies    
• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with vendors 
• Escalation of problems as appropriate to management.
• Support during and after network cut-overs and change to the environment

Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years’ experience with enterprise-level network design and deployment
• Proficient with the design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of core routing and switching, LAN/WAN/ MAN services

• Extensive knowledge of OSPF, BGP, Multicast, MPLS, VxLAN, VRF, IPSEC

• Experience with Cisco networking platforms, both virtual and non-virtual, Cisco ASR/ISR routers, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Nexus/ACI.

• Experience with Network Security, i.e. Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper

• Ability to analyze and design network systems to achieve efficient and secure operation
• Current Cisco data networking certifications i.e. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE strongly preferred.
• Experience working in large enterprise networks is desired. The ability to work under pressure and interface with senior management will be key to these roles.

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Regular, repetitive movements such as typing, mouse movements, and scrolling. Ability to hear and understand spoken communications, both in person and via remote communication tools (e.g., phone, video conferencing).
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed documents, as well as adjust focus. This includes prolonged periods of looking at a computer screen.

Must be vaccinated for influenza annually and able to work onsite in NYC paying a salary range of $130,000 to $140,000 annually.