Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies

Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switch configuration and management

Proficient with Cisco Nexus data center switching platforms

Extensive experience with routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP

Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security modules

Experience deploying and managing Meraki wireless infrastructure

Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices

Experience with VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, and QoS implementation

Preferred Qualifications:

Cisco ISE implementation and policy management experience

Current Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or higher)

Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)

Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies

Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.)

Experience in enterprise or service provider environments

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and advanced routing protocols, along with strong security and wireless networking expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, configure, and maintain Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch infrastructures

Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing

Deploy and manage Meraki wireless solutions including access points, controllers, and wireless security policies

Configure and maintain Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security appliances

Implement network security policies and access controls using Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)

Monitor network performance and optimize traffic flow across LAN, WAN, and wireless networks

Perform network capacity planning and scalability assessments

Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis

Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Collaborate with security teams on network segmentation and compliance requirements

Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance

Technical Skills:

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS command line proficiency

Network design and architecture planning

Layer 2/3 switching and routing protocols

Wireless networking standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Network security implementation and troubleshooting

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other core networking protocols