Job Details

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN
Salary: $105,000 - $135,648 USD Annually

About The Job: The Senior Networking Engineer plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of advanced network infrastructure. This position requires deep technical expertise in LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud-based solutions, firewalls, and VPNs. The engineer ensures network reliability, performance, and security by developing scalable designs, optimizing traffic flow, and proactively addressing potential vulnerabilities. This role also involves cross-functional collaboration with IT teams to align network strategies with business objectives, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage advanced network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cloud).
• Configure and maintain network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, VPN appliances).
• Apply expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, SSL).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain robust security measures.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to network issues with timely resolution and documentation.
• Conduct performance assessments and capacity planning for scalability.
• Provide technical responses to incidents and implement long-term remediation strategies.
• Continuously optimize network performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA).
• Partner with IT teams to integrate network solutions into enterprise systems.
• Provide training and guidance on network best practices and emerging technologies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, protocols, topologies, and incidents.
• Support routine and ad hoc audits to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network hardware/software for optimal performance.
• Develop disaster recovery plans focused on resiliency and continuity.
• Collaborate on planning and validating new technologies or redesigns.
• Lead or support re-architecture efforts to meet evolving requirements.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to internal teams and vendors.
• Mentor junior engineers and administrators.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership on complex projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering with enterprise-level design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and hardware.
• Experience with cloud-based networking and security integration.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting tools.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor technical staff.

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