Job Description
Trident Consulting is seeking a " Sr Network Design Engineer " for one of our clients in " Dallas, TX ”
Position :Sr Network Design Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid
Mode: Fulltime
** Salary - $120k/PA + benefits**
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and maintain the client's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and wireless network infrastructure.
- Provide customer support to clients located across the globe.
- Troubleshoot/resolve complex issues and handle service requests for clients related to Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, Cisco Meraki and legacy wireless infrastructure, Palo Alto technologies, Cisco, and Fortinet firewalls.
- Collaborate with relevant teams, departments, or external parties to resolve cases that require specialized knowledge or resources.
- Serve as the ultimate escalation point for critical network incidents and outages. Lead the response effort, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive resolution to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the network services team. Mentor junior team members, share knowledge, and promote best practices for network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies, products, and solutions relevant to the organization's strategic objectives. Identify PoC opportunities that align with business needs and technical requirements.
- Engage proactively with clients to comprehend their unique network requisites and collaboratively engineer tailored solutions that align with their goals.
- Create and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and policies/procedures.
Who you are:
- 7 to 10 years of experience in this field
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education
- Experience in network support and delivering network projects.
- Expert level technical certifications such as CCIE or training equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki (preferred), Cisco ISR and Catalyst switches, Palo Alto networking equipment including deployment
- Proven experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues in technologies related to routing, switching, VPN (Global protect and Anyconnect), wireless, certificates, network slowness, etc.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, security principles, and best practices
- Experience in planning, executing, and overseeing network projects from initiation to completion.
- Design and architecture experience.
- Hands on experience with Azure.
- Troubleshooting at a top tier escalation level or part of top tier escalation list.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
Bonus points if you have:
- FortiGate certification ---> Palo Alto Certification PCNSE
- Experience with Managed Service Providers (MSP)
- Financial Services Industry experience