Sr. Network Engineer, Hybrid

This person will engage in network engineering and architecture activities for the organization and facilitate network design and planning. Participate in on-call rotation and is required to maintain and implement networking at all locations, troubleshoot issues, and apply technical knowledge to resolve complex network challenges that are escalated by lower tier engineers. Ensure systems are maintained at current patch and revision levels and work with the Security team to build and maintain secure architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to long-term network architecture planning for specific network initiatives.
• Design, deploy and administer cloud-based network solutions using platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers to troubleshoot network problems.
• Facilitates efforts to establish and review network architecture, standards, and best practices for network design and implementation.
• Anticipates changes and issues with existing network services to proactively implement solutions before they impact services.
• Implement micro segmentation strategies to enhance network security and isolate workloads.
• Collaborate with Server and Security Teams to develop a cohesive network in-line with their requirements.
• Provision and support all network access to include but not exclusive to Firewall rules, IPSec tunnels, VPN, third party connections, and internal access.
• Patch and update network infrastructure to ensure software is at appropriate versions.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline network operations.
• mplement network automation tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Stays abreast of current trends in technology and bring new ideas and their application to the organization.
• Maintain backups and DR services related to Network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with team to proactively ensure proper performance, integrity, and capacity of infrastructure.
• Work with PM, Business areas and vendors to implement new infrastructure or update existing infrastructure supporting the business.
• Assist all areas as necessary or required by Network Team Lead and IS Manager.
• Provide recommendations on improving infrastructure and processes.
• Support and maintain physical connections to sites

Background Experience:

• CISCO certified training preferred such as CCNP, CCNA
• Experience administering Palo Alto next generation firewalls would be an asset.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS and Azure networking is desirable. Certification would be an asset.
• Experience with Cisco LAN/WAN Network Engineering (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and IP protocols)
• Solid understanding of VxLAN and Cisco Nexus fabric is desirable.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting cisco SDWAN.
• Deep understanding of network micro-segmentation.
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP4, and EIGRP) and enterprise class switches-router management (Cisco 6509, Nexus 7000, 3560G, 3750G, 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 7200, and 9000 series), large scale switch fabric design, and configuration and management (6500 / Nexus series)
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IP Routing, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, BGP4, OSPF, SSL VPN, QoS, RSA authentication, SNMP, POS, PPP, NAT/PAT, TACACS+, NAC, DS3, and OC-3/12 is essential
• Thorough understanding of LAN Switching (L2 -L3) including VLANs, Private VLANs, Trunking, EtherChannel, VTP, and Spanning Tree
• Familiarity with enterprise firewall management: Cisco PIX/ASA, Palo Alto NGFWs, Cisco Network Access Control (in-band and out-of-band), and WAN Technologies (DS and OC circuits, MPLS / BGP / VRF, and VPN over internet - IPSEC / GRE / DVPN)
• WAN cache and compression technology (Riverbed), W2K12-K19 Domain, DHCP, and DNS Server management
• Cisco Works LAN Management Suite and Cisco Security Manager
• Experience with current best practices in IT standards, principles, and CIS/NSA security practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or Electrical Engineering

Posted On: Wednesday, June 11, 2025