Sr Engineer, Network

We are currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for providing advanced planning, design, deployment, operations, migrations, consolidations, monitoring and break-fix for Local/Wide Area Networks to meet current and future needs of ViaPath’s Data Centers, nationwide business offices, nationwide customer locations and internet connectivity. Role requires knowledge and or experience with premise and cloud-based networking services.

Position will be based at the ViaPath office located in Dallas, TX.

• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment and circuits across the ViaPath entrprise (Primarily Fortinet, Ubiquiti, and Cisco).
• Consolidate legacy circuits/hardware and the ViaPath services traversing them to new modern circuits and hardware.
• Configure router equipment. Install software, configure network ports, set up routing protocols, implement VLANs, configure IPSEC VPN tunnels, create ACLs, etc.
• Troubleshoot routers, switches, and other network . Use GUI and CLI interface to view network metrics, including: interface stats, ARP tables, interface utilizations (aggregate, by protocol, by IP addr), interface errors, etc.
• Support network availability, perform installation, upgrade, and problem resolution.
• Implement network services to multiple locations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.
• Responsible for the organization, security, and physical protection of the network devices and equipment.
• Conduct network and security assessments to troubleshoot and optimize network performance and design.
• Analyze network characteristics (e.g., traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput), troubleshoot problems and recommend procurement, removals, and modifications to network components and generate usage reports.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of all network and systems documentation including network diagrams and system administration processes and procedures.
• Responsible for development and testing of disaster recovery processes and procedures.
• Responsible for system tuning, administration, and monitoring of managed networks.
• Work with ViaPath staff to solve production, corporate and customer network issues.
• Work with other Technology Team members, Development Teams, Product Networking and Tech Support for any application development, network plans, implementations and changes on the network infrastructure.
• Participates in the on-call production support rotation and travel to customer sites.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have an Associate degree plus two years of related experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience with Fortinet, Ubiquiti, and/or Cisco LAN/WAN products.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience building/modifying VPN tunnels and ACLs on Fortinet, Cisco, Ubiquiti equipment.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience as a network engineer in a production environment.
• Must have at least one of the following current certifications: COMPTIA Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or CCDA. 
• Demonstrated experience with complex multi-site networks
• Experience with complex multi-site network troubleshooting, multilayered switch environment, VPN technologies.
• Proficient in Windows 7/10/11. Windows Server 2008/12/16/19 server experience a plus. Linux experience a plus.
• Proficient in Office - 365
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and documentation
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Driven to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability and willingness to travel and work after hours

ViaPath, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government.  ViaPath leads the fields of correctional technology, education, and government payment services with visionary solutions and customized products that integrate seamlessly to deliver security, financial value, and operational efficiencies while aiding inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates.  

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