Roles & Responsibilities
Job Description :
The Senior Associate Network Engineer is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for leveraging their networking skills and experience to support, design, and optimize company network infrastructure.
This role works closely with network engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, security, and performance of the network environment.
The Senior Associate Network Engineer represents a progression from an Associate Network Engineer, requiring a higher level of expertise and responsibilities.
Key responsibilities :
- Collaborates with senior network engineers to design, implement, and optimize network solutions, including LAN, WAN, and data center networks.
- Contributes to network architecture discussions and provide technical input.
- Supports with configuration and management of network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
- Supports with diagnosing and resolving network issues, utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques and tools.
- Analyzes network traffic patterns to identify performance bottlenecks and recommends improvements.
- Supports with implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewall rules, access controls, VPNs, and intrusion detection / prevention systems.
- Utilizes network monitoring tools to proactively monitor network performance, analyze trends, and take corrective actions to optimize network efficiency and reliability.
- Creates and maintains comprehensive network documentation, including detailed network diagrams, configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, security teams, and application developers, to ensure seamless integration of network solutions.
- Contributes to network-related projects, migrations, upgrades, and expansions.
- Follows project plans, meets deadlines, and provides technical expertise to ensure successful project outcomes.
Required Experience :
2–3 years of hands-on experience in network operations or support roles .Solid understanding of LAN / WAN technologies, routing and switching , and network troubleshooting .Experience working in data center environments , including :
Cross-connect setupsFiber patching and cable managementRack and stack of network equipmentFamiliar with network security concepts (firewalls, ACLs, VPNs).Working knowledge of layer2(vlan) and layer 3(BGP)Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure) is a plus.Tell employers what skills you have
Switches
Troubleshooting
Data Center
ACLS
Wireless
Network Architecture
Network Troubleshooting
Networking
Routers
WAN
Network Security
Firewalls