Network Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-level network infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, network monitoring, and troubleshooting in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure

• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.)

• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability

• Maintain security protocols and perform regular network assessments

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and infrastructure improvements

• Document network designs, changes, and procedures

• Provide tier-3 support and guidance to junior engineers or help desk staff

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution

Required Skills & Experience:

• 9+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering

• Strong experience with LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPN

• Proficiency in Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS, or similar technologies

• Experience with firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Knowledge of network security best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• CCNP, CCIE, or similar certifications strongly preferred

• Experience in financial, healthcare, or enterprise environments is a plus

• Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus