Senior Network Engineer

Mid-Level Network EngineerIdeal background: 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 configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNsWorks with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasksCommunicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholdersFlexible work schedule with ability to make after hours changesWhat 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 VPNsAuthor technical documentation such as network diagramsMonitor network performance and implement performance tuning when necessaryDiagnose connectivity problems and resolve network issuesWork closely with clients and vendors on implementation of products and servicesEnsure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with compliance requirements, HIPAA standards, and industry best practicesWorks with minimal guidance; seeks guidance only on the most complex tasksCommunicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholdersPreferred qualifications:CCNA or higher certificationExperience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switchesExperience in Arista switch managementExperience in Palo Alto firewallsDocumentation skills and use of programs such as VisioSkilled in a scripting language such as PythonAbility to manage multiple priorities and projectsThis 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 playerKnows how to deal with process like change mgmt., escalation mgmt etcGood communication, body languageTechnical 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