Senior Network Consultant / Engineer

Summary

Join EDCi, a Cisco Premier Partner, as a Sr. Network Consultant/Engineer and play a critical role in delivering strategic and technical consulting services to clients. Leverage your Cisco expertise to design, implement, and support complex networking solutions. Collaborate with project managers, support sales, and act as a trusted client advisor. EDCi offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. Enjoy perks such as remote work, paid time off, a bring-your-own-PC policy, and funded training and certifications. If you're a seasoned network engineer passionate about Cisco technologies and consulting excellence, apply now!

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in IT-related fields required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies
• Proven track record of delivering complex networking projects in enterprise environments
• Deep knowledge of Cisco hardware/software (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Proficiency in structured cabling systems and network facilities
• Familiarity with network security protocols (e.g., VPNs, QoS) and tools like packet analyzers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused attitude
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in team environments
• Effective time management skills for balancing support and project work
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
• Ability to participate in rotating schedules and share on-call duties

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement solutions involving routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and IP telephony
• Provide WAN/LAN/MAN support in large complex enterprise environments
• Utilize packet/protocol analyzers to diagnose and resolve network performance issues
• Knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco routing and switching hardware, software, protocols, etc
• Working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, etc
• Experience using packet / protocol analyzers to find and remedy application and network performance issues
• Consulting with customers on Cisco solutions—leading Cisco workshops, advising on features/functions of solutions, eliciting requirements from customers, providing alternatives to customers within’ Cisco and EDCi’s
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Cisco technologies during client engagements
• Advise clients on best practices for network design and optimization
• Work closely with project managers and implementation teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions
• Balance project work with ongoing support responsibilities while meeting milestones
• Develop system documentation, operating procedures, and administration guides
• Establish and comply with best practices for network design and implementation
• Assist sales teams by providing technical expertise to review proposals for technical accuracy and fit
• Identify opportunities for additional services or upgrades during engagements
• Stay current on emerging trends in Cisco technologies and IT networking
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA or higher-level certifications preferred
• Cisco Security/ISE experience is highly desirable; CISSP is a plus
• Prior professional services or engineering experience is preferred

Benefits

• Remote work from home
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Bring Your Own PC Policy
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Casual dress
• Funded training and certifications
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401K match