Senior Network Engineer

Position: Senior Network Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technology Architect with strong enterprise networking expertise to support next generation LAN and WAN deployments in a large-scale, mission-critical environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for network architecture, implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, security policy development, and operational support across distributed locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network design teams to deploy next generation LAN and WAN infrastructure.
  
• Produce SD-WAN configurations including policies and templates aligned with approved network designs.
  
• Develop high-level and low-level network design documentation and workbooks.
  
• Configure switches, routers, and firewalls based on approved network architectures.
  
• Configure and maintain dynamic routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
  
• Perform physical installation of SD-WAN routers, LAN switches, and high-availability firewalls.
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain firewall policies.
  
• Design and configure centralized and localized traffic policies including application-aware routing.
  
• Test network configurations and troubleshoot network issues.
  
• Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies across enterprise LAN and WAN environments.
  
• Deploy and maintain network configurations within inventory and configuration management repositories.
  
• Collaborate with infrastructure and facilities teams to support remediation activities.
  
• Develop and configure cloud-based firewall logging solutions.
  
• Support and maintain network environments during pilot and implementation phases.
  
• Assist with network automation and configuration management initiatives using Ansible and related tools.
  
• Configure Aruba ClearPass identity management solutions.
  
• Install and configure out-of-band management firewalls across multiple locations.
  
• Perform additional project-related duties as required.
  

Required Qualifications

Core Skills

• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) implementation, configuration, migration, and troubleshooting experience.
  
• Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama installation, configuration, and operational support experience.
  
• Strong VMware networking knowledge.
  
• Expert-level IP routing and Layer 2 networking using Cisco 9000-series switches.
  
• Strong VoIP and QoS implementation experience.
  
• Administration experience across Windows and Unix operating systems.
  
• IPv6 networking experience.
  

Tools & Platforms

• Jenkins, Ansible, and API scripting for network automation.
  
• Docker Containers.
  
• Ansible Tower.
  
• ELK / Elastiflow stacks.
  
• NetBox.
  
• VMware ESXi networking, virtual distributed switching, clustering, and high availability.
  
• Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, and related enterprise infrastructure services.
  

Technical Skills

• Strong IP networking and routing expertise including OSPF and BGP.
  
• Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager implementation and configuration experience.
  
• Knowledge of Palo Alto technologies, including Panorama and XDR.
  
• Experience supporting highly available 24x7 mission-critical environments.
  

Communication & Analytical Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic Agile environment.
  
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex networking issues.
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities under pressure.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Typically 7-10 years of progressive network engineering experience.
  

Work Arrangement

• Onsite position.
  
• Monday to Friday schedule.
  
• Standard business hours.
  

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