Senior Network Engineer

JOB SUMMARY 

We are currently seeking an accomplished Senior Network Engineer to lead our team in delivering cutting-edge solutions aligned with industry best practices. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in network architecture, a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and a proven track record of implementing robust and scalable network infrastructures. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our clients' networks, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

OBJECTIVES 

As a Senior Network Engineer, your primary objectives will be to elevate our network infrastructure to industry-leading standards, contribute to strategic planning, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. You will serve as a technical authority, guiding the resolution of complex issues, and driving initiatives to stay ahead of industry trends. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Proactive Network Management: 

• Conduct in-depth reviews of client environments, implementing solutions to enhance performance, security, and scalability. 

• Analyze and address repetitive alerts, ensuring a proactive approach to network health. 

Project Leadership: 

• Lead and contribute to projects for new implementations, adhering to industry best practices and ensuring future-proof solutions. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement network architectures that meet or exceed industry expectations. 

Technical Expertise: 

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Cloud Infrastructure, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Switches/Routers, FortiGate Firewalls, Meraki Firewalls/Switches/Access Points and Cisco ISE. 

• Apply industry best practices in cloud networking, ensuring compliance and security in IaaS platform configurations. 

• Utilize advanced packet analysis skills for troubleshooting and optimizing network performance. 

• Troubleshooting and solving network issues, monitoring the network, performance tuning and using automation tools/scripts to automate operational tasks. 

• Driving Engineering and supporting other Network Engineers in their day-to-day operational activities 

• Peer review of designs, implementation plans, software code, configuration settings or other artifacts 

Documentation and Communication: 

• Create and present detailed technical documents, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices. 

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of comprehensive network documentation, adhering to industry guidelines. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• 6+ years of experience as a Network Engineer. 

• CCNP Certification 

• Knowledge of SDWAN and implementation 

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Expertise in Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, FortiGate, Cisco Meraki 

• In-depth knowledge of network routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and layer 2 technologies. 

• Proficiency in Azure, including configuring networks within the IaaS platform. 

• Strong understanding of First Hop Redundancy methods (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP). 

• Familiarity with security protocols and technologies such as SSL, IPSEC, and VPN. 

• Advanced knowledge of network operating systems, including Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and NXOS. 

• Expertise in wireless networking technologies and protocols (802.11ac, WPA2, Radius, 802.1x). 

• Experience in automation technologies such as Ansible 

• Ability to write playbooks 

• Familiarity with network design and architecture principles. 

• Ability to work independently, drive issue resolution, and meet stringent deadlines. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

• CCIE certification. 

• Understanding of VoIP in an enterprise infrastructure. 

• Experience with F5 Load Balancers or any other load balancer technology. 

• Knowledge of network virtualization technologies such as VMware NSX or Cisco ACI. 

• Experience working with financial vendors, especially Bloomberg.