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Focus Technology

Senior Network Engineer

Focus Technology, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team to provide network solutions for our clients. Your primary role will be post-sales deployments of network infrastructure using various products and technologies, but you will also participate in pre-sales activities.

This role is open to candidates living in the New England area as it involves consistent on-site client visits.

Responsibilities

Participate in day-to-day network operations and administration for our clients

Configure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.

Provide post sales technical support, guidance and training to clients and internal teams

Work at times in a pre-sales capacity to create and communicate the value of Focus's solution with prospects and clients

Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and security

Troubleshoot and resolve network problems and incidents

Document network configurations, policies, procedures, and best practices

Interface with client IT contacts as well as third-party vendors

Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our clients

Assist with non-networking related engineering projects as needed

Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients as well as work after hours and weekends for deployments as needed

All other duties as assigned

Skills

Must have deployment experience using various products and technologies, with Palo Alto and Cisco wireless deployment experience required

Experience deploying and managing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies

Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP

General wireless troubleshooting and deployment experience

Advanced knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologies

Proficient in network device configuration and management

Network access control experience with Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass is a plus

Prior experience with FortiGate and Cisco ASA/Firepower is a plus

Experience in network troubleshooting and analysis

Experience in network security, such as implementing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, etc.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a network engineer in a post-sales deployment role with some pre-sales experience as well

Relevant industry Cisco and/or Palo Alto certifications a plus

Prior experience working in Professional Services for an IT Consulting company preferred

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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