Senior Network Engineer

Company: Focus Technology Solutions, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team to provide network solutions for our clients. Your primary role will be post-sales deployments of network infrastructure using various products and technologies, but you will also participate in pre-sales activities.Some responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in day-to-day network operations and administration for our clients.
• Configure and install network devices and services, such as routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, wireless access points, etc.
• Provide post sales technical support, guidance and training to clients and internal teams.
• Work at times in a pre-sales capacity to create and communicate the value of Focus's solution with prospects and clients.
• Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network problems and incidents.
• Document network configurations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Interface with client IT contacts as well as third-party vendors.
• Obtain and/or maintain technical skills and certifications required to meet the requirements of our clients.
• Assist with non-networking related engineering projects as needed.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients as well as work after hours and weekends for deployments as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.Skills:
  • Must have deployment experience using various products and technologies, Palo Alto experience is a plus.
  • Experience deploying and managing LAN, WAN, and WLAN technologies.
  • Proficient in network routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP.
  • General wireless troubleshooting and deployment experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of network protocols, standards, and technologies.
  • Proficient in network device configuration and management.
  • Network access control experience with Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass is a plus.
  • Prior experience with FortiGate and Cisco ASA/Firepower is a plus.
  • Experience in network troubleshooting and analysis.
  • Experience in network security, such as implementing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, etc.
  • Experience working with diverse environments.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Experience and Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
    • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a network engineer in a post-sales deployment role with some pre-sales experience as well.
    • Relevant industry Cisco and/or Palo Alto certifications.
    • Prior experience working in Professional Services for an IT Consulting company preferred.
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