Network Engineer

Position Overview We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance, and security of LAN/WAN environments through hands-on configuration of Cisco hardware, firewall management, proactive monitoring, and rapid troubleshooting of network incidents. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business applications and continuous improvement of network operations. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain wired and wireless LAN/WAN network infrastructure to meet business and security requirements. Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco routers, switches, and related network appliances. Administer and maintain firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto) including rule management, VPNs, and security policies. Respond to, investigate, and resolve network incidents and outages; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Perform regular network monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning; maintain observability using monitoring tools and logs. Troubleshoot complex networking issues across routing, switching, VPNs, and security layers to restore service quickly. Implement and enforce network security best practices, segmentation, and compliance controls. Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and change records. Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams on projects, upgrades, and deployments. Participate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 operational needs and coordinate incident communication with stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience; or relevant certifications and demonstrated experience. 3+ years of proven experience as a Network Engineer, Network Administrator, or similar networking role. Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment and IOS/XE/NX-OS configuration and troubleshooting. Experience administering firewalls and VPN technologies (Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, or equivalent). Proficient in troubleshooting network incidents across routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, VLANs, and TCP/IP stack issues. Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Grafana, NetFlow) and log analysis. Knowledge of network security concepts, segmentation, and best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are preferred; scripting skills (Python, Bash) and automation experience are a plus. Benefits Health Dental Vision Paid time off 401(k) match Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr CyberCoders