Senior Network Engineer

Job Summary:

As our Senior Network Engineer, you will bring your expertise with Cisco, Juniper Networking, and next generation firewall technologies to the position.  You will implement and manage multiple networks at our various data centers across the US and within the public cloud.  The ideal candidate will participate in projects that include evaluation of new technologies, automation, and continued improvements to Abacus' product offerings and standards. Additionally, you may be tasked with coaching and training other internal teams to keep them updated on our technical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Be able to troubleshoot End user connectivity from/to office and Data Centers, remote connections (Meraki, VPN, Citrix)
• Support Network core infrastructure between multiple data centers and geographical regions based on routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and various Medias (Shared Point to Points, Direct x-connects, GRE VPNs)
• Support and troubleshoot Internet connectivity for a variety of clients involving DIAs and Data Center Internet connections.
• Understand Palo Alto NG firewall rules and policy and be able to create and troubleshoot unique clients firewall requirements.
• Be able to work independently to configure, set up and lead installation projects for our clients.
• Be able to support any specific client requirements for Voice/Video/Security from 3rd party Vendors.
• Possess understanding and knowledge to support IPSec VPNs using a variety of hardware, Policy-based routing and a variety of Cloud based computing and multi-site multi-platform connectivity.
• Be able to work directly with high profile clients to understand the needs and potential issues they are experiencing.
• Interact daily with different Abacus teams at various levels to assist with a variety of issues, custom solutions design, and troubleshooting.

Skills:

• Cisco networking and firewall deployment and support experience gained within a large enterprise or service provider environment.
• Working knowledge and support experience with Juniper firewalls and switches.
• Excellent LAN/WAN fault diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, including in-depth knowledge of Spanning Tree, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VPN, IPSEC, MPLS, QOS, NATs, and ACLs.
• A thorough understanding of the OSI network model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking concepts.
• Solid understanding of virtualization and network integration with VMware infrastructure.
• Experience with network monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge and work experience with Next Generation firewalls.
• Knowledge and work experience with Meraki security and wireless appliances.
• Knowledge of Public Cloud network architectures for Azure and AWS.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work with and be a part of collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5 + years of Networking experience
• Bachelor's degree a plus
• MSP experience a plus
• Flexibility for after hours and weekend work
• Ability to work on call rotation

Benefits of Working for Abacus

• Exposure to diverse array of technologies
• Be part of a team of experienced engineers that aim to deliver exceptional service.
• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO
• Opportunities to further technical education through Employee Certification Program
• Positive, friendly, supportive office environment
• Workplace perks such as healthy snacks, wellness program, and fun events