Senior Network Engineer Enon, OH **Onsite** Contract $60/hr - $65/hr Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Irving, TX. This will be hybrid role with 2-3 days onsite. Contract Duration: 12 Months **Required Skills & Experience** + University degree in Information Technology or related field preferred + 5+ years’ experience managing enterprise networks (Cisco, f5, Juniper, Palo Alto) is preferred + 2+ years working specifically in network design, planning, connectivity, migration, and support + Knowledge and understanding of common network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, STP, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) + Certifications are highly recommended – (i.e., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, etc.) Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills + Active listening and analysis to identify issues or problems + Research and creativity to identify a solution to the issue or problem + Ability to communicate resolutions in a simple, easy to understand manner Communication skills + Verbal and written – via phone, email, chat, etc. + Must be able to clearly communicate instructions and current tasks + Must be able to describe technical items to non-technical users Multi-tasking skills + Ability to help a team member or customer real-time while performing other tasks + Passionate about customer support + Attention to detail – good organizational and time management skills + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work nights or weekends, as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation **What You Will Be Doing** + Design, Analyze, diagnose, and resolve customer issues within the company's network + Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for the company's network infrastructure + Resolve incidents directly with end users and record detailed actions in ticketing tool + Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to ensure the network stays operational + Escalate issues to next level of support if unable to resolve in a timely manner + Ensure all aspects of the entire enterprise cloud networks are architecturally sound and highly available + Research existing and emerging technologies that align with business requirements and provide effective solutions based upon extensive professional experience, industry best practices, knowledge of industry technologies through formal training and/or self-study + Install and implement network hardware components and cables in data centers and corporate offices + Perform approved network changes according to procedures with minimal business disruption + Understand and perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs and patches + Develop and maintain accurate network support documentation in a knowledge repository + Perform network performance monitoring, trending and capacity planning for the LAN, WLAN, MAN and WAN + Other duties as assigned **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Jamie Prater **Specialization:** + Network Engineering