Senior Network Engineer

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 
 
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. 

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JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Network Engineer is responsible for installing, configuring, testing, and documenting the network infrastructure according to Trinet's standard design and specifications. In addition to supporting the company's on-premises equipment, this position will have responsibility for maintaining the network of a multi-cloud environment. The Senior level engineer requires specialized knowledge of Cisco, F5, and Palo Alto equipment and will require the ability to make independent judgement in their duties

Essential Duties/Responsibilites: 

• Configuring and deploying new network equipment, while documenting setup and enforcing network standards.
• Driving the creation of automation for monitoring network systems to ensure optimum performance. Ensure those network systems are secure by enforcing policies and monitoring access. Approaches network design and support with network security in mind.
• Mentoring and coaching junior network engineers.
• Facilitate the resolution of critical incidents, scheduling of upgrades and network changes, and collaboration with the network architect on network optimization. Ensure that all network tickets are handled within their SLAs.
• Supporting branch offices and reporting circuit problems to the network providers.  Conducting problem resolution with the provider’s technical staff and verifying post-resolution network performance.
• Managing projects such as field office standardization, hardware upgrades, office openings or closings, and M&A activities.  This includes working with other groups in IT and the business to schedule and coordinate implementations.  Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion.
• Supporting of corporate infrastructure to identify and resolve network related problems. Which includes working in a 24/7/365 environment and responding to major technical emergencies as part of an on call-rotation. In addition, off hours support is occasionally required for maintenance and change windows.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor'sDegree in MIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent required. 

Work Experience 

• Typically, 5+ years of experience supporting corporate networks.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience configuring and supporting Cisco IOS routers and switches
• Typically, 5+ years years of experience with Palo Alto Networks.  This includes knowledge of Global Protect based VPN.
• Typically, 3+ years of experience with EIGRP, including prefix-lists, route-tags and route-maps. 
• Knowledge in Amazon Virtual Private Clouds, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required/Preferred:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA and/or CCNP certification preferred  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise memos, recommendations, and status reports.
• Must be able to interact at multiple levels of the corporation with patience, courtesy, diplomacy, and professionalism. TriNet is a team environment and supporting the business and other groups in IT requires a candidate that can be approachable and helpful.
• Must be able to develop ideas and articulate these ideas to their team members, to management and to internal customers. A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of network monitoring and performance management platforms and tools.
• Must demonstrate strong aptitude in logical and analytical thinking, with the ability to independently research and solve network problems\outages.
• Job experience with cloud technologies, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. Ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently.

Work Environment:

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This position is 100% in office.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

 TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.