Position:Network Engineer
Location:Remote
Duration:Long term
Job Description:
If candidate is strong in MPLS + BGP + SDN + Network Automation + Multi-vendor, Rest API
then profile is highly suitable for this role.
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network
infrastructure that supports the functional objectives of our business. This role is critical to ensuring high
availability, performance, and security across our LAN/WAN environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, install, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring a minimum of 99.95%
availability across all LAN and WAN environments.
Lead the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise local-area and wide-area network
(LAN/WAN) solutions.
Provide primary support for data network transport services, including routine maintenance,
software and hardware upgrades, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Optimize network performance and adapt designs in response to physical changes and evolving
traffic requirements, ensuring resiliency at all critical network points.
Research, engineer, and implement new network technologies and tools to increase productivity,
performance, and operational efficiency leveraging the client's lab facilities to thoroughly test
new applications and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with network engineers and cross-functional IT teams on daily operations and
strategic projects; contribute to disaster recovery and business resumption initiatives as needed.
Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including policies, procedures,
and configuration records, in full compliance with corporate security and audit regulations.
Provide technology consulting services to internal customers, translating business requirements
into effective network-based solutions.
Lead and support project planning and coordination efforts, utilizing project management tools totrack progress, manage issues, and report on outcomes.
Mentor and guide junior staff on technology changes, departmental standards, and best
practices; serve as a consultative resource for data network problem resolution, system design,
and integration strategies.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in LAN/WAN design, network protocols, and infrastructure management.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are strongly preferred; equivalent hands-on
experience will be considered if clearly demonstrated.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to work
Strong understanding of SDN and Network Architecture design principles
Deep expertise in L2/L3 switching, signaling protocols, and routing technologies (IP, MPLS, BGP, Ethernet, Spine/Leaf
architectures)
Hands-on experience configuring routing and MPLS protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, LDP, RSVP, and line protocols (BFD,
LACP, LLDP)
Experience designing and configuring networks supporting L2VPN and L3VPN services
Proficiency in network programmability technologies: Netconf, YANG, REST APIs
Familiarity with multi-vendor network equipment and operating systems (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena, Arista, etc.)
Experience with Network Telemetry technologies: Google Protobufs, gRPC, gNMI, OpenConfig YANG models
Thanks & regards,
Kalyan Kumar
Innovative Consulting Solutions, LLC
1901 N. Roselle Rd., Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60195
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