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# Senior Network Engineer & Inventory Manager

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cisco Routers, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Data Centers, Network Security, Microsoft Software, Routing, Wide Area Networks, Curam Configuration Tools, SolarWinds (Software), Hardware Asset Management, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmn5rc

## About the Role

* Five years of progressively responsible enterprise network engineering experience.

 * Five years supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.

 * Four years with Cisco routing and switching.

 * Three years in hardware lifecycle and configuration management.

 * Two years in vendor coordination, renewals, asset management, or procurement.

 * Experience reading engineering diagrams and specifications.

 * Experience with modern monitoring/configuration tools (SolarWinds, DNAC, ThousandEyes).

 * Experience providing Tier 3 or senior-level escalation support. * Desirable: CCIE, Microsoft, Data Center, or Cybersecurity certifications

 * Strongly preferred: CCNP Enterprise

## Description

* Serve as an escalation point for complex enterprise network issues.

 * Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN, datacenter, backbone, and network security infrastructure.

 * Lead system upgrades, expansions, and improvements aligned with County standards and industry best practices.

 * Perform advanced engineering with Cisco routers, switches, wireless, and optical technologies.

 * Create, review, and maintain engineering diagrams, documentation, specifications, and standards.

 * Analyze network performance and recommend improvements.

 * Coordinate with vendors for escalations and engineering support.

 * Support change management processes, including testing and validation.

 * Provide datacenter support (rack planning, power audits, cabling standards).

 * Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and controls.

 * Provide technical leadership to project teams and operations groups.

 * Manage full hardware lifecycle: forecasting, procurement, receiving, asset tagging, documentation, and tracking.

 * Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle records, including configurations, warranties, and metadata.

 * Coordinate procurement and renewals with vendors and KCIT business operations.

 * Support maintenance agreements, licensing, and contract obligations.

 * Lead equipment staging, returns, and warehouse coordination.

 * Contribute to long-term capital planning and hardware refresh strategies.


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