Senior Network Engineer

Are you a Senior Network Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in implementing, administering, maintaining and solution designing complex enterprise network deployments with a focus on modern Software-Defined Access technologies?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work remotely with our client in Washington, DC. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise network operations within a global environment.
• This is a hands on, senior level operations role focused on configuration, troubleshooting, and execution of network changes-not architecture or design.
• Review and interpret SOW/SOPs for change requests.
• Validate solutions with the global architecture team.
• Prepare configurations, execute implementations, and support post deployment.
• Daily stand up with EU teams each morning.
• Troubleshooting issues such as:
  1. User connectivity failures.
  2. Site outages.
  3. Application/network issues.
  4. Wireless connectivity problems.
• Role is operations-heavy, not design-focused.
• Lead the development and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure network solutions based on Cisco SDA and other SDN-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to operate, adjust, and optimize policy-based automation and segmentation across the network.
• Provide strategic guidance on network transformation projects, including adoption of SDA, automation, and security architectures.
• Analyze network traffic, performance metrics, and make proactive adjustments to improve system stability and reliability.
• Ensure network implementations and configurations comply with design and industry best practices, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as escalation points for operational teams, with strong troubleshooting skills drive resolution of incidents.
• Provide network SME operational break/fix support for Priority 1/Major service outages.
• Provide regular status reports, project updates, and network health reports to management.
• Mentor and develop junior network engineers and administrators.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest networking trends and technologies, particularly those aroundSD-WAN,SDA,SDN, andautomation.
• Identity Services Engine (ISE),Cisco Catalyst switches, andCisco Wireless LAN controllers.
• Working with protocols, security, and automation.
• Execute changes safely without impacting existing systems.
• Perform post go live support.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $70.84/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Temp (12 months).

Sounds like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of5 years of experience in implementing, administering, maintaining and solution designing complex enterprise network deployments with a focus on modern Software-Defined Access technologies.
• Minimum of5 years of experience in network engineering and solution designing, with a focus onenterprise-level networking solutions.
• Minimum of5 years of experience withCisco SDA technology, includingCisco DNA Center,Cisco.
• Minimum of5 years of experience withnetwork segmentation,micro-segmentation, andpolicy-driven networks.
• Minimum of5 years of experience withCisco SDA, Cisco Meraki,VMware NSX, or otherSD-WAN and SDN technologies.

• A deep understanding of Software-Defined Access (SDA) technology.
• Deep knowledge ofSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN),network automation, and network security.
• Proficient in network protocols, includingBGP,OSPF,LISP, MPLS, VXLAN, andEVPN.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) with a focus on enterprise networks or network design (preferably with a focus on SDA).
• Cisco DNA Center, SD-WAN, or SD-Access certification.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid networking solutions and automation tools likeAnsible,Python, or Terraform for network management and orchestration.
• Knowledge of cloud-native networking and integration with hybrid cloud environments.
• Your ability to lead discussions on relevant business topics in English is the basis for efficient and eye-level communication with colleagues and partners worldwide
• You have excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• You have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders on management level.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are able to identify risks, document them and communicate along developed mitigation measures.
• Strong troubleshooting across LAN/WAN/Wireless.
• Ability to perform hands on configuration and implementation.
• Meraki
• VMware NSX
• SD WAN

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.