Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 2 Year(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

NetworkEngineer
Cisco

Job Details

Position: Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect
Experience: 15+ Years
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Visa:

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have in-depth expertise in network architecture, security, routing, switching, and cloud networking solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can provide technical leadership, drive modernization initiatives, and ensure high availability and security across all network layers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain enterprise-level LAN/WAN, WLAN, and Data Center networks.

  • Lead network architecture planning, optimization, and migration initiatives.

  • Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and access controls.

  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure minimal downtime.

  • Oversee disaster recovery, redundancy planning, and high availability configurations.

  • Collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, and Security teams for hybrid network integrations (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform).

  • Evaluate and implement new network technologies and vendor products.

  • Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and operational procedures.

  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction for network operations.

  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with organizational standards and SLAs.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto network devices.

  • Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VLAN, HSRP, VRRP).

  • Experience with Firewalls, VPNs, Load Balancers, and Proxy solutions.

  • Familiarity with Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, NetFlow, etc.).

  • Experience with SD-WAN, VoIP, QoS, and Network Automation (Python, Ansible).

  • Hands-on experience in Cloud Networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).

  • Understanding of Network Security Standards (NIST, ISO 27001).

  • Knowledge of IPv6, DNS, DHCP, and NAC (Network Access Control).

Preferred Certifications

  • CCNP / CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)

  • JNCIP / JNCIE (Juniper)

  • Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE)

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking / Azure Network Engineer Associate

  • ITIL Certification (Preferred)

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects.

  • High sense of ownership, accountability, and customer service orientation.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with performance-based incentives and benefits.

Keywords: Network Engineer, Network Architect, Cisco, Juniper, Firewall, Routing, Switching, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, VPN, Security, BGP, MPLS, CCIE, AWS Networking.

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