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Cherokee Federal · 19 hours ago

Senior Network Engineer

Cherokee Federal is a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and implement networks, support global IT teams, and manage multiple projects while providing high-level network support across various disciplines.

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Responsibilities

Support the global network across various disciplines and become subject matter expert for one or more areas within the network including LAN/WAN/Wireless/Security/VOIP
Work with global IT teams and management, supporting the network across the full project life cycle including proof of concept, design, procurement of Network hardware/WAN, configuration, installation, testing, documentation, and ongoing monitoring/support
Lead multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish including site launches and refreshes. These can range from 50 users on-site to 1000 users on-site
Provide 3rd level Network support for Sites and DCs across various networking disciplines this include the two primary datacenters located in Las Vegas and Dublin
Perform network patching, maintenance, and configuration changes as part of the change management/control process
Manage and maintain network tools and proactively monitor and troubleshoot the network
Perform root cause analysis of incidents and provide corrective actions
Local and international travel required based on project assignment and maintenance. (25%)
Proactively watches emails for alert notifications from the service desk and resolves or escalates these as required
A good understanding of VOIP and protocols
Provides change management support during the weekend when on call
Actively participate, enforce, and follow DP Worlds Change, Incident, and Problem management processes
Willingness to devise creative solutions to solve complex problems and issues
Perform consistently and contributes beyond the assigned tasks
Attending Change Management calls (CAB – Change Advisory Board) calls and present all changes and respond if challenged to any Requests for Change (RFC)
Dedicate themselves to learning and improve upon the existing methods of carrying out Network Engineer functions
Consistently work with their team and internal and external customers in a professional manner
Quantity and quality of work, work with their team and internal and external customers, to maintain their technical skills to match future requirements of the position
Provides technical recommendations to client systems administrators and application owners
Responsibility to prioritize tasks with input from managers and senior technical support engineers
Liaises with other teams within DP World to ensure the customers are prioritized
Manages multiple tasks, reports progress and meets assigned deadlines
Maintains detailed implementation documentation and updates as needed
Travel required to support systems during upgrades and other systems events
Capable of working alone in a proactive manner without supervision

Qualification

Cisco switchingRoutingFirewallNetwork application toolsCCNA certifiedSD-WANVOIPCloud migrationAnalytical skillsChange managementTime managementProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong Cisco switching and wireless skills and experience in large deployments
Experience and knowledge of routing, SD-WAN, Firewall, VOIP, Network application tools, automation and cloud migration
CCNA certified, CCNP a bonus
Proven experience installing and configuring networks for 4+ years
Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure
Experience installing, configuring, customizing and supporting enterprise applications such as (switches, Routers, access points, Firewalls)
Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Previous experience following change management and change control processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working on and away from site with a firm understanding of Canadian, American, and South American culture
Experience working both independently and as part of a team
4+ years of experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks across various disciplines, this also includes site surveys and procurement of network hardware

Preferred

Network segmentation experience desirable
Palo Alto/Checkpoint/FortiGate Firewall certification desirable
Working on Velocloud SD-WAN will also be a plus but not essential
Strong Cisco knowledge of routing and switching and including wireless infrastructure

Company

Cherokee Federal

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Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
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Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
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