IT Network & Security Engineer with Meraki exp (Onsite) - Full time

Seeking an IT Network & Security Engineer with Meraki experience to oversee day-to-day IT operations, including incident management, problem management, change management, vulnerability management, and monitoring. The role involves resolving requests and incidents with a high sense of urgency, providing ongoing support for network upgrades and implementations, and maintaining metrics and ticketing systems. Experience/Qualifications: Four-year degree in a technology field or equivalent working experience

Strong experience Cisco NexArista/Meraki Switches, Cisco Wireless Controllers, Windows, Linux, and Unix environments using the ServiceNOW ticketing system.

5+ years of expert experience in managing IT Infrastructure operations (Physical/Virtual Servers, Networking Connectivity, Phone System, Storage Network, Help Desk Support, Daily Backup).

Expert experience in one or more network devices and infrastructure, such as Palo Alto network, Juniper, Cisco, and Windows servers.

Expert experience of TCP/IP, Routing, VPN, LAN/WAN topologies, Active Directory, backups, and disaster recovery.

Expertise in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in routing, firewalls, and switches. Windows and macOS are required.

Experience with network security and monitoring tools like Datadog, SolarWinds, etc

Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

Hands-on experience within a multi-location environment

Team player with a high level of dedication and commitment to excellence.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Working Knowledge of one of the cloud AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure is required

Technical certification in Cisco/Security/Windows or any relevant field is a plus.

Desired Skills Networking Protocols : BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP.

Certifications : Cisco CCNA/CCNP or CMNA (Cisco Meraki Network Associate) are highly preferred.

Environment : Experience working with MSP (Managed Service Providers) or large-scale, multi-site enterprise environment

Network troubleshooting in data center environments. (Cisco, Palo Alto, Meraki)

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automating server and cloud operations.

Benefits Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off (PTO days, sick days, and holidays)

Flexible spending options with FSA & HSA plans

Life and AD&D insurance