Job ID: 3926Position Description: Are you looking to join a world class organization committed to excellence? Do you want to grow your career? Are you searching for challenging opportunities? Then we want to hear from you!Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is a specialist in designing and manufacturing sensing, control and motion products. Through its brands, BEI Kimco, BEI Sensors, BEI PSSC, Crouzet, Crydom, Kavlico, Newall and Systron Donner Inertial, CST offers customizable, reliable and efficient components for mission-critical systems in Aerospace & Defense, Transportation, Energy & Infrastructure, Medical, Food and Beverage and Building Equipment markets. To learn more, visit us at www.cstsensors.comSUMMARY:The Senior Network Engineer works for and under the general direction of the Global IT Director of Operations & Infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning and designing the network infrastructure and enterprise network solutions; troubleshooting, installing, implementing and administering network systems and providing Level III support. Also analyzes capacity issues and develops capacity planning models. Responsible for ensuring planned testing activities are executed and for developing network security guidelines. Provides general direction to Level I and II resources globally.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Planning: Conducts short and long term planning to meet CST global network requirements.- Network System Design and Implementation: Designs and implements CST network systems standards.- Strong working familiarity with Cisco IOS with hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.- Network Connectivity: Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the global user community.- Network Installation: Plans and monitors the installation of network systems.- Network Monitoring: Analyzes network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes/enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.- Issue Resolution: Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance. - Capacity Planning: Analyzes facilities bandwidth requirements and system inter-dependencies. Develops capacity planning models.- Network Performance Assessment: Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to management.- Vendor Management: Evaluates services provided by vendors and recommends changes.- Knowledge of Enterprise system monitoring and management tools such as Solarwinds. Wireshark, Websense, etc.- Knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide network services, including: firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, TACACS+, VPN and NAC.- Ability to act as Network Engineering Manager in the absence of the manager.DECISION MAKING- Expectations are for this position to require limited supervision. - This position serves as a technical lead, providing guidance and mentorship to Network Administration and Support Services staff. Designs technical solutions and coordinates with the staff to ensure timely and accurate implementation.Position Requirements:A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:- Bachelor’s Degree in a related IT field with at least 6 years of experience as a Network Engineer (or 10+ years if no degree)- Cisco or equivalent certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Voice Professional (CCVP), or Wireless (CCNP Wireless), or Network Security (CCSP) PLUS:- CCNP, or CCVP, or CCNP Wireless, or CCSP . - Familiarity with network, server, storage virtualization, VPN, and VMWare vSphere. - Experience with Cisco VoIP, including Call Manager - Experience with Cisco enterprise grade products to include: Catalyst / Nexus switches (7000, 6500, 4500, 3800, 3700, and 2900 series) ISE , ASA, IPS/IDS, TACACS+, Meeting Place/WebEX, Anyconnect, NAC. - Advanced knowledge of IOS, EIGRP, BGP, GRE and OSPF.Because this position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must: (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., "green card holder") of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, provided that you have applied for naturalization within six months of the date you first became eligible, and if not yet accepted, you are actively pursuing naturalization after two years from the date of your application. Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a professional work environment and opportunities for professional growth. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted. For immediate consideration, please apply on line at: www.cstsensors.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.