Network Operations Engineer

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** This role requires candidates to be onsite in Lexington, KY 3+ days a week. Preference will be given to those applicants already within a commutable distance.

We are in search of a Network Operations Engineer with a passion for designing, configuring, and enhancing a global enterprise network. The selected candidate will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the implementation and maintenance of the enterprise network infrastructure and security policies. This role involves working with architects and business teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the enterprise network and connected systems.

The Network Operations Engineer will also be responsible for documenting procedures, coordinating implementations, and eliminating barriers to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, they will liaise with other IT operation teams to resolve any network-related issues. The ideal candidate must possess robust communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configuration and diagnostics of network switches, routers, and load balancers.
• Execution of network configuration processes such as VLAN creation, route advertisements, firewall policy configurations, DNS record changes, IPAM network creation, network performance reports, network infrastructure hardening, circuit management, and software/hardware licensing.
• Creation of logical diagrams, datacenter diagrams, and network operational procedures.
• Development and use of automation to execute repeatable tasks and processes.
• Coordination of high-impact infrastructure changes and outages during on and off-hours.
• Collaboration with architecture and operational teams providing design feedback, process improvement opportunities, and potential solution enhancements.
• Act as the escalation contact for the network operations and incident managers.
• Light travel may be required to deliver certain projects.
• Be an advocate and change leader for network, security, and operational initiatives with a goal of improving the overall culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of network and security experience
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Wireless, and VoIP networking technologies.
• Knowledge of routing protocols to include Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
• Knowledge of network services, including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, SNMP, IPSec, NetFlow.
• Knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation languages (Python).
• Experience configuring Fortinet, Cisco, Infoblox, Zscaler, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper, and Bind technologies.
• Familiar with NIST CSF, CIS, and ISO 27001 information security frameworks.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple priorities with proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Strong ability in multiple technologies, analytical techniques, and leadership skills.
• Familiar with IT operational processes (Event, Incident, Change, Problem, ITSM), development frameworks (Agile, SAFe), and service management frameworks (ITIL).

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA + Certifications (Network+, Security+) Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP)

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