Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite Only)
Job Type: Contract
Employment Type: W2 Only
Experience Required: 15+ Years
< data-start="187" data-end="203">Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with 15+ years of experience in designing, implementing, securing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, network security, wireless technologies, and data center networking. This is a hands-on role requiring strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
< data-start="662" data-end="687">Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
- Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
- Manage and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center networks.
- Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
- Implement network security controls, segmentation, and access management.
- Support cloud networking environments including AWS, Azure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
- Perform network capacity planning, upgrades, and disaster recovery testing.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support business initiatives.
- Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
< data-start="1518" data-end="1546">Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of Network Engineering experience.
- Strong expertise in Cisco routing and switching technologies.
- Experience with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ISR, ASR, and Meraki solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Check Point).
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and QoS.
- Experience with SD-WAN implementations and support.
- Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, PRTG, or Nagios.
- Experience supporting cloud networking in AWS and Azure environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
< data-start="2234" data-end="2263">Preferred Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Fortinet NSE
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
< data-start="2425" data-end="2445">Required Skills
- Cisco Routing & Switching
- BGP, OSPF, MPLS
- SD-WAN
- Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewalls
- Network Security
- LAN/WAN/WLAN
- VPN Technologies
- Cisco Nexus & Catalyst
- Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure)
- Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Additional Requirements
- Onsite position in Richmond, VA.
- W2 candidates only.
- 15+ years of experience is mandatory.
- Strong experience supporting enterprise-level network environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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