Hiring: Senior Network Engineer – Network Routing & Switching
Location: New York City, NY
Work Model: Onsite, 3–4 days per week (NYC locals preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE) - W2 only
Interview: Face-to-face interview at the NYC office
We are looking for experienced Senior Network Engineers with strong hands-on expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, modern networking, and network automation.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working in network labs, testing and certifying network hardware, troubleshooting complex network issues, and developing automation solutions.
Key Technical Requirements:
8+ years of experience in Network Engineering, LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, and network certification.
Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration and Linux networking.
Kubernetes architecture, container networking (CNI), and kubectl.
Knowledge of eBPF, particularly Cilium, including network policy enforcement, observability, and BGP integration.
Strong understanding of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, IGMP, and PIM.
Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus (IOS/XE/NX-OS) and Arista platforms (7280, 7504, 7060).
Proficiency in Python, Ansible, Git/GitHub, APIs, and Infrastructure as Code.
Network troubleshooting using tcpdump and Wireshark.
Experience with network hardware testing, code certification, bug scrubs, CVE analysis, and patch validation.
Experience with IXIA and/or Spirent is a plus.
CCNP-level expertise expected; CCIE is a plus but not mandatory.
Nice to Have:
Robot Framework automation.
F5, A10, Fortinet, and Juniper SRX interoperability.
MAB, 802.1X, NAC, QoS, and IPSec.
AWS/Azure networking experience.
Network security and risk assessment.
What We’re Looking For:
Someone who can independently lead lab testing and certification activities, identify automation opportunities, troubleshoot complex network issues, document technical findings, and communicate effectively with engineering teams and senior stakeholders.
