Senior Network Engineer

What you'll do:

Network Engineering
* Experience with public cloud networking in Azure and AWS, including secure connectivity models (e.g., ExpressRoute, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN / vWAN).
* Design, architect, and implement routing, switching, WLAN, and firewall infrastructure across data centers and remote offices.
* Deploy and manage WAN and VPN connectivity, ensuring secure and reliable access for enterprise and mission environments.
* Develop and apply network automation to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and configuration management.
* Cloud, Platform, Security, and Infrastructure engineering teams to develop standardized network architectures supporting self-service platforms and engineering automation.
* Recommend and implement scalable, automated approaches to operational tasks and vulnerability remediation.
* Contribute to Agile delivery cycles and engineering principles while managing assigned network projects and deliverables.
* Conduct network capacity planning and provide recommendations for growth and optimization.      

Operations and Support
* Plan and execute network and firewall changes in accordance with change-management and security governance processes.
* Continuously monitor, analyze, and improve network performance, resiliency, and security posture.
* Provide advanced troubleshooting for network-related hardware, software, and application issues.
* Configure and maintain secure connectivity services (e.g., VPN/ZTNA, HTTPS, SFTP).
* Create and maintain clear operational and configuration documentation; mentor operational teams on processes and procedures.
* Engage vendors and strategic partners for escalated troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, and technology evaluations.
* Participate in on-call rotation and scheduled maintenance activities.
Maintenance
* Lead or assist with network upgrades and patching within defined maintenance windows.
* Maintain network device software and license compliance.
* Ensure security vulnerabilities are identified and remediated in coordination with IT security teams.

Required Qualifications:

* 6+ years of experience supporting and administering complex network systems in production environments.
* Expertise in network routing, switching, and security architectures.
* Proficiency in at least one Network Operating System (e.g., NX-OS, JunOS, Arista EOS).
* Proficiency in at least one Network Security OS (e.g., PAN-OS, FortiOS).
* Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Python).
* Strong understanding of firewall management, segmentation, and VPN technologies.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
* Effective written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
* Proven ability to work independently and deliver in a structured, process-driven environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 6+ years of relevant experience with a professional certification (e.g., CCNP, JNCIS, VCP-NV, or equivalent).
* Experience building and managing scalable hybrid infrastructure connectivity solutions linking on-premises systems with cloud networks.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with Juniper and Palo Alto network solutions and centralized management platform  (Panorama preferred).
* Familiarity with WLAN technologies and wireless authentication (e.g., 802.1x, RADIUS).
* Experience with NAC solutions and network access policy enforcement.
* Experience with ZTNA / SASE solutions (Prisma, Zscaler, or Cato)
* Working knowledge of virtualization or operating system administration (VMware, Windows, or Linux).
* Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
* Team-oriented, collaborative mindset with the ability to coach peers and present to non-technical stakeholders.
* Solution-driven, adaptable approach in a fast-paced, change-controlled environment.