Senior Network Engineer

Position: Senior Network Engineer - Long term contractLocation: Bethlehem, PA, Onsite 5 days a week, local candidates only please, but they would consider a small relocation for the right candidateUp to $80 an hourWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to help design, implement, and support a complex global network environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering position, excels at solving challenging technical problems, and enjoys driving network architectural improvements across a global manufacturing environment. This role is a Senior Network Engineer who also has experience with network security with firewalls and Zero Trust. This is also a global facing role working across the organization.Responsibilities:Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, controllers, access points, and global internet circuits.Implement network segmentation initiatives for IT and regional environments (Americas, EMEA, APAC).Enforce Zero Trust controls and architect and deliver secure, VPN-less access solutions.Deploy and manage global SD-WAN services to optimize performance and cost.Maintain firewalls, IP address management, and fault-tolerant network operations.Monitor and troubleshoot complex network issues, providing L3-level support and guiding peers.Support data security, disaster recovery, and change control processes.Create and maintain documentation, diagrams, and testing plans.Rotate on-call responsibilities and coordinate vendor support as needed.Participate in continuous improvement efforts (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, etc.).Requirements:Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.Expert-level networking certifications required (e.g., CCNA, CCIE, JNCIE).8+ years in network design, architecture, and L3 support across WAN/LAN/WLAN.3+ years with SDN/SD-WAN and Cloud (Azure preferred).3+ years with Fortinet products; experience with Meraki or similar solutions.2+ years with Palo Alto SASE.Deep multi-vendor switching/routing experience (Cisco, Juniper).Strong understanding of TCP//P, IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs.Network security experience with Firewalls, Zero Trust. etc.Experience troubleshooting wireless networks; Aruba knowledge a plus.Proficiency with monitoring/diagnostic tools (PRTG, RANCID).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to diagnose complex issues across layers 4-7.Strong communication skills and the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.A hands-on, "roll up your sleeves" mindset in a resource-constrained environment.BenefitsAs a consultant we provide benefits