Sr. Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer :

The Senior Network Engineer is tasked with administering and supporting the organization's data networks, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, MPLS, routers, and related systems such as network management, optimization, and monitoring tools installation.

Key responsibilities include conducting advanced analysis, design, implementation, and management of complex network configurations.

This role involves acquiring and customizing equipment and software to implement and support networks, ensuring ongoing support for existing networks, coordinating projects, and performing related duties as required.

Job Duties :

• Design and support Enterprise Core Networking for Cisco Nexus switches, demonstrating proficiency with these platforms.
• Manage Enterprise WAN Networking, including QoS, VPN, and MPLS.
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot networking components for internet, local area, and wide area connectivity, ensuring network security, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with the IT team on tasks related to Disaster Recovery and avoidance.
• Monitor network performance and resources to proactively increase network uptime.
• Manage network operating systems like Palo Alto and Cisco IOS, and network technologies such as STP, LACP, PoE, VLANs, VTP, 802.

1x, port security, and monitoring configurations.

Serve as an escalation point for other support teams and participate in the on-call rotation.

Basic Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Current ACTIVE CCNP certification.
• Experience in implementing, managing, and monitoring MPLS.
• Strong troubleshooting and interpersonal skills.

Technology Specific Qualifications :

• 8+ years of experience in advanced networking switching and routing technologies, including :
• Firewall and security technology, network security, and LAN / WAN infrastructure protocols.
• Cisco, Palo Alto, and Meraki routers, wireless, firewalls, and switches.
• Routing protocols, specifically BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Firewall policies and rule sets, including Cisco ASA and Cisco Meraki hardware platforms.
• Cisco Nexus, Meraki, MPLS, Routing, Wireless, EIGRP, BGP, Radius, VPN, and Network Load Balancing.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in implementing, managing, and monitoring Cisco Unified Communications Manager, call reporting and accounting, SIP, PRI, and video conferencing.
• Experience in managing data center operations, network performance tuning, monitoring, alerting, and notifications.

About ESP Services :

ESP Services (est. 2002) is the leading services company providing installation and maintenance to all Fare Collection Equipment Manufacturers and Transit Focused Electronics in North America.

Our primary goal for manufacturers is to provide a labor force that is trained with skills specific to the industry requirements and equipment.

Our experience and knowledge of Mass Transit operational requirements and equipment provide foresight into the logistical and project planning requirements necessary for successful installation activities.

ESP Services currently has 135 employees in over forty-five states and Canada. As well as being DBE / MBE certified in forty-eight states.

We specialize in public sector transit integration projects. We implement and deliver vendor-neutral hardware / software and services solutions based on the specific requirements for the transit authority and our technology partners.

ESP has a long-standing workforce solutions practice focused on resourcing for our internal projects related to ongoing installation and maintenance of transit projects.

ESP Services also has additional core placement / workforce solutions competency as a service in all facets of information technology, engineering, and business support domains.

We have built a robust framework and delivery model to engage resources and employees across the country.

ESP Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.