We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Operations Consultant for a contract prospect to support, optimize, and oversee complex network infrastructure. Operating primarily in a network operations and support capacity, the ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, leading day-to-day networking activities, troubleshooting advanced technical issues, and ensuring alignment with rigorous enterprise standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to core enterprise infrastructure.
Act as an escalation point and coordinate with vendors and external technical resources to effectively troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
Serve as the networking subject matter expert on a wide range of internal and customer-facing technology projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
Lead and oversee day-to-day networking activities and contribute to long-term operational planning.
Optimize existing systems for performance and capacity, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Research, understand, and implement robust networking security protocols.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all networking solutions. WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Proven experience leading large-scale network operations and infrastructure initiatives within complex enterprise environments.
Deep hands-on experience with networking tools and platforms, including Cisco ACI, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst, Junos Space, OpManager, CheckPoint, and A10/Netscaler load balancing platforms.