Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, network security, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks. This role requires collaboration with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable network environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Data Center network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and other enterprise networking devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing protocols.
• Implement and support routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, and static routing.
• Configure VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and network redundancy solutions.
• Design and maintain SD-WAN solutions using Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Meraki, Versa, or VMware VeloCloud.
• Configure and support enterprise firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point, and Fortinet.
• Implement VPN solutions including IPSec, SSL VPN, Site-to-Site VPN, and Remote Access VPN.
• Manage wireless infrastructure using Cisco Wireless Controllers, Aruba, and Meraki Access Points.
• Perform network performance monitoring, capacity planning, traffic analysis, and optimization.
• Configure enterprise DNS, DHCP, NAT, QoS, Load Balancers, and network segmentation.
• Support cloud networking across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Implement network security policies, ACLs, Zero Trust principles, and Network Access Control (NAC).
• Utilize network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, Cisco Prime, ThousandEyes, and NetBrain.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex network outages and performance issues.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams during project implementation.
• Develop technical documentation including network diagrams, architecture documents, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Participate in change management, maintenance windows, upgrades, and migration activities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, industry standards, and networking best practices.
• Support Agile project delivery and mentor junior network engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of enterprise Network Engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Cisco enterprise networking technologies.
• Expertise in routing and switching concepts.
• Hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, HSRP, VRRP, and QoS.
• Experience configuring Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, or Check Point firewalls.
• Experience with SD-WAN implementation and administration.
• Experience with VPN technologies and enterprise network security.
• Experience supporting cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, NAT, TCP/IP, and MPLS.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Familiarity with scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash for network automation.
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, and network automation is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Cisco Certified DevNet Professional
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• Fortinet NSE Certification
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Juniper JNCIP
• Experience with Cisco ACI
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or Python-based network automation
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and SASE