Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for on-call support and critical incident response) About the Role Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise networks. This role requires strong technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring. The Network Engineer ensures networks are high-performing, secure, and resilient, while supporting daily operations and long-term infrastructure planning. Responsibilities Network Configuration & Maintenance Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet). Implement VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP). Apply firmware upgrades and ensure device patching. Monitoring & Troubleshooting Monitor performance with SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, or Zabbix. Use packet analyzers (Wireshark, TCPdump) to diagnose latency, packet loss, or routing issues. Resolve escalated tickets and provide root cause analyses. Security & Compliance Enforce firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), and intrusion prevention (Snort, Suricata). Support compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR). Implement network segmentation and Zero Trust security models. Performance & Optimization Conduct bandwidth and capacity planning. Optimize load balancing and failover systems. Maintain ≥99.9% uptime across client environments. Documentation & Governance Maintain updated network diagrams, runbooks, and topology maps (Visio, Lucidchart). Document changes through ITIL or change management processes. Collaboration & Projects Partner with DevOps and cloud teams to integrate hybrid cloud networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, GCP). Support office expansions, migrations, and new data center buildouts. Provide recommendations for hardware and vendor selection. What Makes You a Perfect Fit Strong troubleshooting instincts and calm under pressure. Detail-oriented engineer who documents thoroughly. Excellent communicator, able to explain technical issues clearly. Proactive mindset to prevent outages before they occur. Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) 3+ years in network engineering. Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent hands-on experience. Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and enterprise networking concepts. Familiarity with network monitoring platforms. Ideal Experience & Skills CCNP/CCIE, Palo Alto, or Fortinet certifications. Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets, hybrid networks). Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform for networking). Background supporting multi-site enterprise networks. What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Network Engineer’s day revolves around ensuring networks are stable, secure, and optimized. You will: Monitor network health using dashboards and alerts, responding to issues immediately. Review and resolve escalated tickets on connectivity or performance. Configure devices and services (firewall updates, VPN setup, routing changes). Collaborate on migrations, new setups, or cloud integrations. Update diagrams and documentation post-change. Plan for capacity upgrades and propose network improvements. In essence: you are the guardian of connectivity and security, ensuring clients have fast, stable, and safe networks every day. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) Network uptime ≥ 99.9%. Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) within SLA. Zero missed critical patches or compliance violations. Accurate, up-to-date network documentation. Positive end-user feedback on performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr