ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced
and highly motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our technology team. The
successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation,
administration, optimization, and support of enterprise network infrastructure
across on-premises, data center, and cloud environments. This role serves as a
technical subject matter expert in network operations, ensuring the
availability, security, performance, scalability, and resilience of
business-critical network services.
The ideal candidate will
possess strong technical expertise across routing and switching, network
security, firewalls, load balancing, wireless technologies, WAN connectivity,
telecommunications circuits, and infrastructure services. Working closely with
infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application, and vendor teams, the Senior
Network Engineer will play a key role in maintaining operational excellence,
supporting technology transformation initiatives, and driving continuous
service improvement aligned with industry best practices.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Design, implement, administer, and
maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center network
infrastructure.
2.
Manage and support routing and
switching environments utilizing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and
related technologies.
3.
Ensure high availability,
performance, scalability, and resilience of network services through proactive
monitoring, optimization, and capacity planning.
4.
Administer and support enterprise
firewall platforms, VPN solutions, IPS/IDS technologies, network segmentation
controls, and security policies.
5.
Manage internet connectivity, MPLS
networks, leased lines, dedicated circuits, carrier services, and
telecommunications vendor relationships.
6.
Configure and maintain network
services including DNS, DHCP, NTP, IP Address Management (IPAM) and related
infrastructure services.
7.
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot
wireless network infrastructure, including wireless controllers, access points,
and secure wireless access solutions.
8.
Administer and support load
balancing and application delivery platforms to ensure application availability
and performance.
9.
Perform network troubleshooting,
root cause analysis, incident response, and problem management for complex
infrastructure issues.
10.
Develop and maintain network
architecture diagrams, technical documentation, operational procedures, and
standards.
11.
Collaborate with cybersecurity
teams to implement network hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security
best practices.
12.
Participate in infrastructure
upgrades, migrations, technology refresh programs, disaster recovery exercises,
and business continuity initiatives.
13.
Provide technical leadership,
mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and operations teams.
14.
Support hybrid cloud networking
environments, including connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and
cloud platforms such as AWS.
WHAT
DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Qualifications
·
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science,
Information Technology, Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related
discipline.
·
Strong understanding of networking principles,
enterprise security architecture, and infrastructure operations best practices.
·
Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM),
change management, incident management, and problem management processes.
·
Professional certifications such as CCNP
Enterprise, CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, Fortinet NSE, AWS
Certified Advanced Networking, ITIL, or equivalent certifications are highly
desirable.
·
Knowledge of network security frameworks,
regulatory compliance requirements, and industry standards is advantageous.
Work
Experience
·
Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in
enterprise network engineering, administration, and operational support.
·
Proven experience managing medium to
large-scale enterprise network environments within data center, campus, and
branch office infrastructures.
·
Experience supporting mission-critical
production environments with high availability and stringent service level
requirements.
·
Demonstrated experience with enterprise
firewall administration, secure remote connectivity, and network security
operations.
·
Experience managing telecommunications
circuits, internet services, leased lines, MPLS networks, and vendor
engagements.
·
Exposure to cloud networking concepts and
hybrid infrastructure connectivity, particularly within AWS environments, is
preferred.
·
Experience supporting infrastructure audits,
compliance reviews, risk assessments, and governance requirements is
advantageous.
Skills
& Competencies
·
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, routing, switching, VLANs, VRFs,
MPLS, SD-WAN, QoS, and network segmentation.
·
Hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms including Cisco
Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, Meraki, Juniper, Aruba, HPE Networking, and Huawei
solutions.
·
Strong administration experience with security platforms including Palo
Alto Networks, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, and equivalent
next-generation firewall technologies.
·
Experience with load balancing and application delivery platforms such as
F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC (NetScaler), and related technologies.
·
Knowledge of wireless networking technologies, wireless controllers,
access points, RF optimization, and enterprise wireless security.
·
Familiarity with Windows Server, Linux operating systems, Active
Directory integration, virtualization platforms, and supporting infrastructure
technologies.
·
Working knowledge of AWS networking services including VPCs, subnets,
route tables, security groups, network ACLs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway,
VPN, and Route 53.
·
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities with
the ability to diagnose complex network issues.
·
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and
vendor management skills.
·
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate
effectively within a fast-paced enterprise environment.