Senior Network Engineer

Mid-Level Network Engineer With Cisco IPSEC VPN Experience

The ideal candidate will be a mid-level network engineer with Cisco IPSEC VPN experience. We need network engineers familiar with building IPSEC site-to-site VPN tunnels, using Cisco CLI. Along with these technical skills, this position also requires outstanding communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate will be dealing with multiple external 3rd party companies, negotiating VPN variables, coordinating, and scheduling the changes, and troubleshooting connectivity issues after deployment.

Top requirements:

• 6+ years of experience
• Configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
• Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
• Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders
• Flexible work schedule with ability to make after hours changes

What experience will set candidates apart from one another?

• Hands on experience with Cisco routers building site-to-site IPSEC tunnels
• Clear and articulate verbal and written/documentation skills

Primary responsibilities:

• Configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
• Author technical documentation such as network diagrams
• Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning when necessary
• Diagnose connectivity problems and resolve network issues
• Work closely with clients and vendors on implementation of products and services
• Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with compliance requirements, HIPAA standards, and industry best practices
• Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance only on the most complex tasks
• Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• CCNA or higher certification
• Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
• Experience in Arista switch management
• Experience in Palo Alto firewalls
• Documentation skills and use of programs such as Visio
• Skilled in a scripting language such as Python
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

This is for USA remote and total roles increased to 7. Below additional inputs shared is basis customer interview to find the best fit. Pls submit profiles only if they are genuine and really good to save everyone's time. Customer is looking someone:

• Who can work independently and be a team player
• Knows how to deal with processes like change mgmt., escalation mgmt etc
• Good communication, body language

Technical skills:

• Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VRF):
• Security (Firewall):
• Network Design:
• Migration exp (Transformation of network):
• Merging 2 different network:

Additional inputs:

• Out of box questions non-related to networking and they will check the reaction.
• Scenario based questions related to network designs