Senior Lead EngineerThe primary function of the Senior Lead Engineer is to provide technical assistance and expertise for the DES Networking Department and our customers.Essential functions and responsibilities:Provide technical assistance for our systems engineers and techniciansDevelop implementation standards to include quality installations, inventories, and documentation for the ongoing maintenance and support of our customer's networks.Audit existing and prospective customer's networks for vulnerability, resilience, code updates and hardware refresh opportunities, upgrades, expansions, and re-architecting for long term improvements.Project Validation and DesignEvaluate and validate new product offeringsDrive technical conversations that develop consultative and trusting relationships with prospects and customersAssist with technical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other proposalsDesign solutions to address customer's needs that exceed their expectationsReview and Create implementation plansSuccess factors/job competencies:Strong work ethicExcellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsComfortable working with C Level ManagersExcellent Leadership SkillsPersonality to develop friendship and trust with our prospects and customersAbility to meet Deadlines and Project BudgetsIndependent Thinking & Decision MakingExcellent Problem Solving SkillsExpert Analysis and Troubleshooting SkillsSafety orientationCustomer FocusAttention to DetailTeamwork/CollaborationRequirementsEducation/Certification(s)/License(s) required:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Technology or related field.May be required to participate in safety trainings and/or certifications provided by the Company or Customers.Experience/Other required:Position requires two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience as a networking engineer.Strong capabilities with configuring Switches, Wireless Controllers and Access Points, Firewalls, and network related Servers, such as Active Directory, Domain Name Server, Domain Controller, DHCP Server – IPAM, and management and analytic applications.Strong capabilities with Network Access Control, such as Clearpass and FortiNAC.Networking certifications helpful, CCIE, CISSP, CISM, LEED, and ISO. Alcatel Lucent AFCE. Aruba Networks ACSP, ACSX, ACCP, ACCX, ACMP, or ACMX.
FortiNet NSE 5, 6, 7, or 8.Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be useful.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This is a full-time, in-person position, and candidates must be able to work from our office located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.