Director of Network Engineering
Tech Providers Inc.
Montgomery, AL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1–$1 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Automation, BGP Routing Protocol, Best Practices, Budget Forecasting, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Capacity and Performance Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Security, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operational Strategy, Operations Management, PCI-DSS, Performance Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Protocols, Splunk, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), WebEx, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows PowerShell, Work From Home
LOCATION
Montgomery, AL
POSTED
25 days ago
Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite)
12 months + Contract
Position Overview:
The Director of Network Engineering will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable voice, data, and network provisioning across our organization. This role will require strategic oversight and operational management of our networking systems, as well as a deep understanding of advanced networking and security protocols. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Meraki, and WebEx. They will manage a team of network engineers, drive initiatives to improve performance and security, and work closely with IT leadership to align network operations with business objectives.
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of network infrastructure design, management, and support
- Proficiency with Fortigate and Palo Alto firewall configurations, security policies, and troubleshooting
- Expertise in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for secure network access and policy enforcement
- Advanced skills in Cisco Nexus switch configuration and data center networking
- Experience with Meraki for cloud-managed network solutions
- Deep understanding of WebEx administration and integration for collaboration and communications
- In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and VPN technologies
- Knowledge of voice-over-IP (VoIP) protocols and systems integration
- Experience in network provisioning and capacity planning
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Familiarity with SD-WAN and network automation technologies
- Knowledge of cloud networking environments, particularly AWS and Azure
- Experience with network monitoring tools and SIEM systems (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk)
- Understanding of network security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR)
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation purposes
- Project management experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and management
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing network engineering teams of at least 15 people or more
- Proven track record of managing network infrastructure projects from conception through completion
- Experience with network security best practices, including policy creation and incident response
- Demonstrated experience with Fortigate and Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Nexus, Meraki, and WebEx
- Experience managing and forecasting for an operational budget.
- Prior experience working in a large, distributed enterprise environment
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN implementations and hybrid cloud network solutions
- Familiarity with managing networks for both on-premises and remote work environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Relevant certifications, including:
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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