Blue Mantis · 3 weeks ago
Senior Network Engineer - Boston MA Area
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expBlue Mantis is a leading strategic digital technology services provider with a 30+ year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization. They are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a large customer environment while optimizing mission-critical networks and contributing to documentation and process improvement initiatives.
Data CenterInformation TechnologySoftwareVirtualization
Responsibilities
Quickly assess and resolve network-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
Perform firmware updates, patches, and upgrades across all network devices
Monitor network health and performance, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively
Create and maintain detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical diagrams
Develop runbooks to streamline troubleshooting and resolution processes
Provide timely updates and clear communication to stakeholders during incidents and maintenance activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support when needed
Qualification
Required
Located in the Boston area as you will be required to be on site as needed 1-2 days a week
Talented and experienced Senior Network Engineer
Deep knowledge of networking technologies including Cisco, HPE, and Dell switches
Experience with SonicWall, Fortinet, Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls
Manage, troubleshoot, and optimize mission-critical networks
Maintain the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance
Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives
Travel locally to customer sites for support, upgrades, and emergency situations as required
Reliable transportation is a must
Experience supporting municipal environments and SLED (State, Local, and Education) sector expertise is a definite plus
Quickly assess and resolve network-related incidents
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures
Perform firmware updates, patches, and upgrades across all network devices
Monitor network health and performance
Create and maintain detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical diagrams
Develop runbooks to streamline troubleshooting and resolution processes
Provide timely updates and clear communication to stakeholders during incidents and maintenance activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support when needed
Expertise in Switching and Routing: Cisco, HP and Dell switches, with a solid understanding of VLANs, trunking and spanning tree
Hands-on experience with SonicWALL, Fortinet, Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy configuration, troubleshooting, high availability and optimization
Experience with Cisco and Meraki Wireless
Proficiency with physical and virtual F5 load balancers, including configuration and troubleshooting
Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds)
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in network engineering roles, with a focus on enterprise-scale environments
Proven track record in incident management, RCA, and delivering network solutions under tight deadlines
Experience with firmware updates, patch management, and hardware lifecycle management
Preferred
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
Company
Blue Mantis
Blue Mantis is a security-first, IT solutions and services provider with a 30+ year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies including managed services, cybersecurity and cloud.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jason Bernstein
Vice President of Sales Operations
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