Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerECLARO is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for our client in Houston, TX. ECLARO's client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!Position OverviewSeeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise network and security infrastructure. This individual will serve as a Senior Technical Resource responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of Cisco networking and Fortinet security technologies. The ideal consultant will have extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching, advanced expertise in the Fortinet Security Fabric, and a proven track record of troubleshooting complex network and security issues in enterprise environments. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can quickly assess existing environments, execute improvements, and provide operational support while collaborating with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams. The successful consultant will be a hands-on senior engineer with deep expertise in Cisco networking and Fortinet security technologies, capable of quickly integrating into an existing team and contributing immediately to operational support, security initiatives, and network modernization efforts.ResponsibilitiesNetwork Engineering: Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and data center networking environments.Configure and support Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues.Manage routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.Support high-availability network architectures and disaster recovery initiatives.Lead network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancement projects.Fortinet Security Engineering: Administer and support Fortinet Security Fabric solutions.Design, implement, and optimize: FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiClient, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSwitch, FortiAPConfigure and maintain site-to-site VPNs, SSL VPNs, and IPsec VPNs.Manage SD-WAN deployments and security policies.Perform firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and security hardening activities.Support Fortinet High Availability (HA) deployments and upgrades.Operations & Support: Provide Tier III escalation support for critical network and security incidents.Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for outages and performance issues.Monitor network performance and capacity utilization.Create and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and operational procedures.Participate in change management and maintenance activities.Required Qualifications7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.5+ years of experience supporting Fortinet security solutions in enterprise environments.Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site network environments.Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and security issues.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Technical Skills: Cisco Networking: Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Platforms, Cisco IOS and NX-OS, Routing and Switching, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP / VRRP, QoS, Network Segmentation, WAN technologiesFortinet Technologies: FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiClient, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, Security Fabric, SD-WAN, IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, High Availability (HA), IPS / IDS, Web Filtering, Application ControlCloud & Connectivity: Azure networking concepts, AWS networking concepts, Hybrid connectivity, VPN technologies, ExpressRoute and / or Direct Connect experience preferredPreferred SkillsCCNP Enterprise or equivalent Cisco certification.Fortinet FCP, FCSS, or NSE certifications.Experience with network automation using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.Experience with monitoring and network management platforms.Prior experience in highly available enterprise environments.ECLARO Benefits401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill LynchCommuter Check Pretax Commuter BenefitsEligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLAROEqual Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.