Network Engineer

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a transportation infrastructure organization, is seeking a skilled Network Engineer. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and supporting a complex enterprise network environment, maintaining network performance and security, and supporting critical infrastructure across a highly available, on-site operation. Job Duties: - Design, implement, configure, manage, monitor, and support enterprise network systems and solutions - Monitor network health, availability, capacity, and performance - Implement network infrastructure projects supporting operational and technology objectives - Support business continuity testing and network resiliency initiatives - Develop network performance metrics and reporting for capacity and growth planning - Maintain network infrastructure in accordance with applicable security standards and requirements - Coordinate technical requirements across networking, server infrastructure, and cybersecurity environments - Provide after-hours and on-call technical support as required Skills Required: - - 4+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, configuring, securing, monitoring, and supporting Cisco routing and switching environments - Active CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification - Hands-on experience with BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VTP, network virtualization, switch stacking, PoE+, optics, collapsed-core architectures, Cisco ISE, and Cisco Catalyst Center - Experience supporting LAN, WAN, WLAN, Internet, VPN, and VoIP network services - Experience with enterprise network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds - 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall technologies, security appliances, MFA, and SSO - 3+ years of experience in complex enterprise environments, including data center/IDF infrastructure, system racking, structured cabling, KVM, Ethernet, fiber optics, and microwave technologies Desired - Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking protocols, architectures, topologies, lifecycle management, monitoring, and troubleshooting methodologies - Knowledge of data center standards, infrastructure best practices, and solutions - Knowledge of public cloud networking architectures, standards, and best practices - Knowledge of cybersecurity standards, technologies, and best practices - Experience with ServiceNow ITSM - Knowledge of networking requirements and standards applicable to highly regulated transportation environments - CCNP and/or CCIE certification - PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP, and/or CISM certification