Network Engineer

Network EngineerPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure across multiple facilities.This position will be responsible for switches, routers, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, VPNs, and inter-site connectivity within a large-scale enterprise environment. The Network Engineer will work extensively with Cisco, Extreme Networks, and Fortinet technologies while ensuring network availability, reliability, performance, and security.The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on network engineering experience and the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, monitor network performance, support infrastructure upgrades, and collaborate with server, security, and application teams.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.Support networking environments utilizing Cisco, Extreme Networks, and Fortinet technologies.Configure and administer firewall policies, VPN tunnels, and secure remote access solutions.Maintain reliable site-to-site connectivity across multiple facilities and locations.Monitor network circuits and coordinate with telecommunications carriers and vendors regarding outages, troubleshooting, and upgrades.Monitor network performance and utilization to identify potential capacity, reliability, and performance issues.Analyze network utilization trends and recommend infrastructure improvements and modifications.Configure and maintain VLANs, routing, switching, network segmentation, and access control lists (ACLs).Apply firmware upgrades, software updates, and security patches to network infrastructure.Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, performance, routing, switching, firewall, and wireless issues.Maintain accurate network diagrams, technical documentation, configuration records, and device backups.Support network security and compliance requirements through appropriate segmentation and access controls.Evaluate new networking technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements.Assist with planning and executing network upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure changes.Coordinate with server, cybersecurity, application, and other technical teams to troubleshoot issues and support enterprise systems.Work with vendors and service providers to resolve infrastructure and connectivity issues.Perform additional network engineering and infrastructure responsibilities as required.