Network Engineer

Boston, MA 02111

Posted: 09/05/2023 Employment Type: Perm Industry: IT Job Number: 241174-1

Job Description


Network Engineer

Environment
  • Will join a very busy team of 2 network engineers and will OWN all network responsibilities.
  • Client has 2 data centers and cloud services
  • Cisco-based environment.

The role
  • The data centers are being upgraded and will be moving to new locations in 2025.  This person will review the plans for this upgrade and migration and provide input. 
  • Will own the day-to-day operation of the network including troubleshooting, fixing issues, etc. 

Skillset/Experience
  • This is a senior position, 3-5 years of real, hands-on experience as a network engineer.
  • Must have strong experience with switching, routing AND wireless.
  • Need someone with experience leading an environment, who can work independently, wants to learn and take ownership of all things network.
  • Someone who can clean up, bring best practices, opportunities to redesign and rethink how we’re doing things. 
  • Front and center individual who wants to make their mark. 
  • The role is an engineer level going to the architecture path or lead technician.

What has been lacking in resumes/candidates to date?
  • “Inflated resumes” - Resumes have not matched people’s REAL skillset and experience.
  • Lack of or not enough experience with the required technologies 
  • “Lab experience” - Some candidates experience working with the techs in a lab experience but have never been responsible for owning an actual network.
  • Have lacked practical hands-on experience.
  • Experience did not reflect ownership of a network.

Required

Top 4 Required Skills
  • 3-5+ yrs. experience as a Network Engineer working with Cisco products/gear AND owning a network environment.
  • Current CCNP cert (or higher) MANDATORY.
  • Experience with routing, switching AND wireless.

 

Worksite location Must be in the office 2-3 days/week –

 Boston, MA - Summer Street

 
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