We are looking for Network Engineer (Lan/WAN) to work on a great team with one of our top clients in Detroit, MI. We have a ton of detail that I can share about this role. This role is initially a year to begin with and team is meeting 1-2 days a week in downtown.
Engagement Description:
- The LAN/WAN Network Engineer Team Lead is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of the local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure and affiliated services.
- This role requires a deep understanding of network protocols, hardware, software, and security mechanisms.
- The Network Engineer Team Lead will help lead a team of network engineers, mentor junior engineers, and engineer solutions for an outsourced operations third party, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and exceed stakeholder expectations.
- QUALIFICATIONS:
Top 3 Required Skills/Experience:
- Lead the Network Engineering team to design, configure, and maintain the LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, content delivery and cloud access technologies.
- Document network configurations, procedures, and policies in accordance with IT best practices, maintaining clear and organized records
- Oversee network performance, implementing necessary tuning and upgrades to maintain high availability and minimize downtime
Required Skills/Experience:
- Plan and execute network capacity initiatives, considering the organization's growth and technology evolution, in alignment with the third-party provider's objectives and service agreements
- Manage vendor relationships and serve as the primary technical contact for external communication related to network infrastructure matters, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and communication skills with the third-party operations provider
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on delivering exceptional results
- Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues effectively and efficiently, with proficiency in mentoring junior engineers and imparting practical knowledge
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with experience presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, manage expectations, and collaborate with management and peers
Education/Certifications – Include:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in LAN/WAN Network Engineering, with at least 3 years in a team lead or leadership capacity, demonstrating expertise in overseeing network operations for outsourced third-party providers
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, OSI model, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and VLAN
- Proficient in network hardware and software, such as Cisco, F5, and Zscaler, Akamai
- Expertise in network architecture, design, and security best practices, with a proven track record of providing high-quality services to third-party providers
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