Network Engineer

Location-Remote

Job Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting an organization's network infrastructure. The role ensures network availability, performance, security, and reliability across LAN, WAN, wireless, and cloud-connected environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity, routing, and switching issues.
• Manage LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network environments.
• Configure and maintain network security policies, firewalls, and access controls.
• Perform network upgrades, patches, and hardware replacements as needed.
• Support network capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages and incidents in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and vendors to support infrastructure requirements.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networking technologies.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Familiarity with network security principles and access control mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar networking technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking concepts in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN and network automation tools.
• Experience with network performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or equivalent.