Apptad · 14 hours ago
Lead Consultant, Network Engineer (SDWAN Infrastructure)
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApptad is seeking a Lead Consultant, Network Engineer to manage telecommunications, network, and internet activities. The role involves ensuring network performance meets customer expectations, managing SDWAN infrastructure, and collaborating with IT peers for effective project implementation.
Cloud ComputingConsultingSoftwareInformation TechnologyDevOpsProduct Management
Hiring Manager
Amit S.
Responsibilities
Manage Telecommunications, Network, and Internet activities
Work to ensure that the Network and Telecom group exceeds expectations of our customers SLA
Use network monitoring tools to proactively manage the network
Ensure adequate system documentation
Manage the telecom equipment and service procurement process, including ensuring appropriate equipment inventories and software licenses
Manage suppliers in the Telecom supply chain
Collaborate effectively with peers in IT and other departments
Network Analysis, Tracking traffic types and bandwidth usage ensuring proper sizing of our network backbone connections
Manage SDWAN infrastructure
Work with third party vendors for project implementation and support
Create and maintain network diagrams
Qualification
Required
5 years of IT experience with 3 years in Telecom or network operations
Experience supporting remote offices (e.g., branch offices)
Experience supporting Cisco Switching and Routing, Meraki Wireless, and Palo Firewalls
Experience with NAC tools (Cisco ISE, PortNox)
SDWAN Administration, configuration and support
VPN (GRE/IPSEC)
Cloud Networking with a focus on Azure
Monitoring and NCM experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative, Motivated, and Forward thinking
Strong troubleshooting skills
Strong network diagram experience with Visio or similar tool
Preferred
Experience with a rapidly growing company or IT organization
Applicable Cisco certifications (CCIP, CCIE, CCNA)
Experience with Citrix or similar technologies in a decentralized and geographically dispersed environment
Knowledge of Unix/LINUX
Scripting and Automation
Company
Apptad
Apptad offers strategic consulting, enterprise information management, and digital transformation services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Arbind Singh
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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