Forward Air, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Network Engineer who will ensure the stability and integrity of in-house data and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. In addition, the Network Engineer will be responsible for service and support of local area networks, wide area network, SDWAN, switches, firewalls, wireless solutions, etc. within the infrastructure of multiple locations. The candidate will work with other staff to assist with coordination of LAN/WAN related issues and activities. The candidate will monitor performance and troubleshoot the overall network. The candidate will participate as a local technical resource in systems projects involving data center / network activities and will be responsible to assist in the support of the end user community. The ideal candidate has a very strong understanding of core networking concepts, network monitoring, troubleshooting, and experience with meeting deadlines.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning:
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
Perform network maintenance, configuration, and capacity planning.
Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.
Acquisition & Deployment:
Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including SDWAN, switches, Access Points, UPSs, and other hardware.
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services.
Operational Management:
Ensure that LAN/WAN configurations are compatible and consistent with the global standards of the company.
Install, configure, and manage all network hardware and equipment, including SDWAN, routers, switches, wireless, and UPSs.
Manage security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
Investigate and troubleshoot network problems and perform LAN/WAN communication repair during and after hours.
Monitor and test network performance.
Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, security patches and repairs.
Act as a point of contact and resource for management, staff, and vendors in assigned areas related to network and IS services.
Assist other IT staff in implementing and designing network solutions.
Assist with systems backup/restore/and offsite media storage and retention activities
Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications:
College diploma or university degree in the field of Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
5 plus years' experience in network administration/engineering
Cloud networking experience, Azure certification.
Strong understandings of Cisco's Network implementation in VMWare environment using a Cisco UCS, FlexPod and Cisco Nexus switches.
Design and implement security processes and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies
Collaborate with external auditors to conduct in-depth compliance audits and penetration testing, presenting results to senior management.
Perform network security assessments and compliance reviews.
Ensure timely resolution and remediation of network security risks.
Coordinate and conduct application and network vulnerability scans.
Assess and implement new security toolsets and related procedures
Experience with large-scale global network environments conducting Internet facing e-Commerce -BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Multicast, LAN/WAN network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Network solutions, standards and protocols WAN Acceleration
TCP/IP and various Internet Protocols DNS, NAT, IPSec, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, SSL, SNMP, NFS, IPv4, Digital Certificates, Web Security architecture.