Network Engineer - GTN Technical Staffing

**Job Summary:**  
GTN is on the lookout for a skilled and dynamic Network Engineer to manage and enhance our corporate network infrastructure as we expand our operations. This role requires strong expertise in firewalls, switches, wireless systems, and cloud networking, with the ability to adapt to the demands of a growing business. The right candidate will excel at delivering immediate solutions that also ensure long-term resilience and scalability. GTN seeks someone flexible with network platforms and able to bring innovative network engineering strategies across multiple areas, collaborating with a range of vendors to support business objectives.

**Responsibilities:**  
- Assess current network structures and identify ways to improve and optimize.
- Design and implement top-tier network solutions for expanding sites and core network operations.
- Oversee wireless access points (WAPs) in office and warehouse locations.
- Manage the procurement and delivery of network circuits.
- Participate in configuring networks for new sites.
- Establish principles, standards, and guidelines for cloud network security architecture.
- Leverage hands-on experience to build and maintain secure, high-availability distributed systems and cloud network architecture.
- Support both new and existing network infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain network monitoring and alert systems to uphold high availability.
- Collaborate with teams across IT, including cybersecurity and end-user support, as well as senior leadership, to design and implement scalable solutions.
- Work closely with vendors and partners for network infrastructure setup and ongoing operations.
- Maintain documentation, including system configurations, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Travel as needed to install and configure network equipment in various locations.

**Experience:**  
- Over 5 years of experience in designing and implementing network solutions in complex organizations.
- 5+ years of experience in vendor management and evaluating network solutions across diverse platforms such as Fortinet, Aruba, Cisco Meraki, Ruckus, and Extreme Networks.
- At least 2 years of experience with network flow log analysis (NetFlow and VPC flow logs).
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and tools like VPC, Direct Connect, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Knowledge of SDWAN networks, including connectors for Azure and AWS.
- Experience working with multi-tenant cloud environments.
- Solid understanding of security protocols such as SSL, IPSEC, and ACL.
- Proven negotiation and management skills with third-party vendors and suppliers.
- Demonstrated capability to plan and execute complex projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Direct experience managing networks for both office and warehouse settings.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.

**Education:**  
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in fields like Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
- Network certifications (e.G., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, Aruba ACMP & ACSP).
- Preferred certifications in cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledgeable about Software Defined Networking (SDN) and modern voice and data network architectures.