Sr. Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer Department: IT, Telecom & Internet Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under general supervision, the position is responsible for designing and managing the installation and maintenance of Core and Wide Area Network equipment. The incumbent provides knowledge and direction to more junior Network Engineers. The incumbent is also responsible for executing complex network engineering tasks such as monitoring, configuration management and automation, researching and implementing new technology solutions, and developing expertise in the desired network engineering field. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: - Designs and manages the installation and maintenance of Core, Wide Area, and Cloud Networks.  Provides advanced level support for troubleshooting layer 1-7 issues to more junior Network Engineers in resolving complex network events. Executes complex network engineering tasks such as providing direction in selection of network vendors and products. Research new technologies to expand current network capabilities. Continue to develop and apply expertise in a chosen primary field of network engineering while maintaining knowledge in network engineering as a discipline. Assists in developments of overall network designs to meet business requirements while maintaining current industry trends. Implement new network technologies that result in improved performance and lower overall cost of ownership. Qualifications: Minimum Qualification: - Bachelor’s degree in computer and information science, Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience and training; plus 7 years of experience in Network Engineering. - Demonstrated skill implementing network automation using Ansible, Terraform, Python, Shell, or others. - Knowledge of automation, monitoring, and configuration management hardware and software systems. - Network Certification preferred This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship Compensation: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. Education: Bachelors: Civil Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelors: Computer Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Electrical Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Industrial Engineering (Required), Bachelors: Mechanical Engineering (Required) Work Experience: Network Engineering Certifications: Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Cisco Systems, Inc., Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Cisco Systems, Inc., N+ (Network+) Certification - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Job Opening ID: 00609599 Sr. Network Engineer (Open) “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.