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Job Title: Senior Technical Specialist (Network Engineering)
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months (Full-Time Contract)
About the Role:
We re seeking an experienced Senior Technical Specialist with deep expertise in enterprise network architecture, cloud networking, and modern infrastructure technologies. This is a fully remote, contract-based opportunity supporting a high-impact investment office IT team within a public sector environment.
You ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting secure network solutions across on-prem and cloud environments, while also providing Level III technical support and mentoring internal teams through knowledge sharing and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable, secure network architectures across hybrid environments.
Provide advanced support for enterprise cloud applications, including BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg, and State Street Bank.
Lead network performance monitoring and automate alerting/failover systems.
Serve as a senior-level resource for complex incident resolution and root cause analysis.
Collaborate on the planning and integration of next-gen technologies: SDN, SD-WAN, NFV, and other modern infrastructure.
Maintain and optimize core systems:
Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, VPNs (including Site-to-Site)
Infoblox IPAM, Cisco ISE, Wireless, Gigamon, SolarWinds, SecureCRT, Cyclades
Produce clear, actionable documentation and conduct regular knowledge sharing with internal IT staff.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network solutions.
Proven background with Software Defined Networking (SDN), Software Defined Access (SDA), and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Strong command of network protocols and technologies, including:
TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS
Firewalls, Load Balancing, VPN, Routing/Switching
Relevant certifications (at least one required):
CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, PCNSE, NSE9, JNCDA, JNCDS-DC
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and prioritize in a remote environment
Comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation habits
Passionate about secure, efficient, and resilient network design