Senior Network Engineer

Under minimal direction, ensures the reliable operation and continuous optimization of network infrastructure. Enhances the customer experience through reliable network connectivity, proactive planning, meticulous documentation, effective collaboration, and robust network architecture design. With minimal direction, develops solutions that support business objectives and promote scalability, reliability, and security.

This is a hybrid role, coming into the office three days per week and the rest from home.

• Manages the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and modification of the organization's local and remote wide area network system and regularly provides guidance and acts as a lead to other employees.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and data communication equipment solutions to optimize network efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and ensure that network solutions align with business needs.
• Proactively identifies and addresses network issues to minimize disruptions and enhance the overall customer experience.
• Develops comprehensive network plans, systems policies and standards and ensures adherence to security procedures.
• Provides end-user support to include problem determination, resolution, and training.
• Designs, specifies, configures, installs and maintains local, remote and wide area network hardware, software, and data communication services such as personal computers, system software, applications, printers, servers, modems, switches, cabling, and Internet service.
• Develops, tests, implements, and enforces policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisitions, use, support, and security.
• Installs, upgrades, configures, and maintains network devices, network printing, directory structures, rights, user environment, software, file services, and related security issues.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of network configuration, network maps, and cabling plans to facilitate troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.
• Provides users with support, including responding to Helpline requests.
• Researches and evaluates system needs and new technologies. Recommends solutions.
• Ensures licensing conformity for all extents of responsibilities.
• Maintains inventory of hardware and software assets.
• Monitors and maintains network stability.
• Supports and implements disaster recovery plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Eight (8) years of related experience and extensive knowledge of systems administration, computer hardware, software, and enterprise infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025), Microsoft SQL Server, VMware vSphere, Citrix App and Desktop Virtualization, Citrix NetScaler, Cloud Gateway, and SAN/NAS storage technologies.
• Knowledge of technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications, and programs related to enterprise networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and information technology operations, including company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current developments, emerging technologies, and industry trends in networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and systems administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to create reports, technical documentation, and presentations.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure technologies, including Cisco products, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, desktop operating systems, server hardware, and related network services.
• Knowledge of or experience with enterprise networking and security platforms, including Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA, Fortinet Firewalls, Palo Alto Firewalls, and SonicWall solutions.
• Experience with or familiarity with cloud networking technologies, including Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure ExpressRoute, multi-region network architectures, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience supporting or implementing cloud and on-premises connectivity solutions, including VPNs, IPSEC VPNs, ExpressRoute, and related enterprise networking technologies.
• Knowledge of or experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar platforms.
• Experience with or familiarity with virtualization and application delivery technologies, including VMware NSX and Citrix NetScaler (ADC).
• Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, AVPN, SD-WAN, and enterprise routing and switching concepts.
• Experience with or familiarity with wireless networking technologies, including Meraki and Ubiquiti solutions.
• Knowledge of or experience with network security technologies, including Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), firewalls, network segmentation, and security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network, infrastructure, security, performance, and connectivity issues across cloud, data center, and enterprise environments.
• Ability to learn, support, and apply knowledge of new technologies, applications, platforms, and vendor solutions in a rapidly evolving technical environment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in the design, optimization, and delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure network solutions.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.