Lead Network Engineer Cover Letter

Please consider me for the lead network engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for experienced, highly skilled network engineering to support a wide range deployment activities with a focus on routing and switching and the Cisco product line.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Preferably experience with WAN optimisers (Ipanema / Waas…)
• Experience with monitoring tools (preferably Solarwinds)
• Good / Easy communicator
• Deploy new devices in the data center
• Configure networking hardware to latest IT standards
• Provide feedback to operations and design teams
• Technical proficiency in a wide variety of networking technologies, including hands-on management of Cisco hardware
• Knowledge of networking, network management, and network security protocols and concepts (TCP, UDP, IPv4/v6, multi-cast, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, SNMP, IPSEC, 802.1x, routing protocols, VPNs, DMZs)

I am excited to be applying for the position of lead network engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise in Cisco routing, switching, security and load balancing.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Familiarity with COTS communication products
• Experience as a Communication Systems Engineer and/or Communication Network System Architect
• Contract proposal and Engineering change proposal preparation, cost estimation, scheduling, and technical performance
• Experience with government communication system specification preparation and implementation
• Advanced knowledge and experience in network design and operations
• Advanced networking certifications
• Working knowledge of JunOS, PANOS, IOS and networking
• Understanding of current security issues and threats

Please consider me for the lead network engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise in all aspects of Cisco/F5/Juniper routing, switching, security and load balancing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in Navy SPAWAR engineering processes
• Expert knowledge of SS7 Networking Protocols (MTP, SCCP, ISUP, TUP, TCAP)
• Knowledge of SS7 SIGTRAN Protocols (M2PA, M2UA, M3UA, SUA)
• Expert knowledge of signaling applications (ANSI 41, GSM, CNAM, LIDB, SMS, LNP)
• Expert knowledge of ANSI and ITU signaling protocols (LTE – Diameter)
• Working knowledge of Oracle Eagle and Sonus STP, LSMS, and Sentinel systems
• Works closely with customer’s technical resources and management to resolve issues
• Quantify and describes complex technical issues to customers and internal personnel to promote quicker issue resolution

In response to your job posting for lead network engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for support and advice with Cisco routing and switching equipment and related technologies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Advanced certifications in networking (CCNP or CCIE) and/or security (CompTIA or CISSP)
• High results orientation with proven track record
• Broad, in-depth understanding of security applications and services to manage threats
• Comfortable with complex Juniper JunOS configurations (EX, QFX, MX, and SRX platforms), including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRRP), firewall rules, spanning tree, and the initial turn up of Juniper devices
• Comfortable with FortiNet FortiGate firewalls, including FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
• Comfortable translating business requirements into technical specifications
• Expert level knowledge of JunOS configuration, maintenance, and Juniper hardware
• Expert level knowledge of layer 2 Ethernet switching, including VLANs, Spanning Tree, 802.1q Trunks, ARP, IGMP, LACP

In response to your job posting for lead network engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support in all aspects of Cisco/F5/Juniper routing, switching, security, and load balancing.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Hands on experience with Network Security Products preferred [Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet]
• Hands on experience and knowledge of wireless deployments
• Working knowledge of technologies such as operating systems, directory services, and network protocols
• A proven background in modern development methodologies (Agile using Scrum and/or Kanban) with real-world experience in network automations using Python and other high-level languages
• Practical experience with Ansible Tower, Docker, OpenShift, the use/development of REST-based APIs and a passion for open-source approaches to network management
• Practical experience crafting service chains comprised of virtual network functions to enable a more rapid response to customer requests
• Strong fluency with Linux/BSD and related platforms
• Experience in growing, inspiring and leading small teams to accomplish outstanding outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture