Sr. Network Engineer

Requirement for Sr. Network Engineer

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid : 2-3 days on site)

Duration: Long-term

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Architect team on project initiatives and support of network tools. 
• Architect, design, configure, test, implement, review, and support LAN solutions across enterprise systems, including Cisco switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, F5 load balancers, Cisco ISE, Cisco NAC, and emerging network technologies. 
• Architect, design, configure, test, implement, review, and support on-premise and cloud networking solutions. 
• Manage the lifecycle of existing network facilities, ensuring reliability and support through strategic planning and roadmaps. 
• Identify technical requirements and develop cost-effective solutions to meet business needs, improve productivity, and support business growth. 
• Automate tasks where possible and validate new requests against existing architecture for compatibility and alignment with business needs. 
• Develop and communicate architecture policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and metrics. 
• Ensure designs and implementations meet security and QA standards, analyze root causes of issues, and recommend fixes. 
• Provide daily support by resolving escalated tickets, performing proactive maintenance activities, and implementing operational fixes and upgrades. 
• Maintain existing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Stay updated on the latest technology trends and advancements in networking.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a technical network engineer or architect in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting network solutions. 
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment (routers, switches, wireless controllers, firewalls, Cisco ISE, Cisco NAC) and F5 load balancers. 
• Hands-on with Cisco routing and switching, SD-WAN/Access, Cisco Any connect VPN.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of TCP/IP, access-control lists, VPNs, SSL, IPSEC, DNS/IPAM, OSPF and SDWAN
• Ability to support network operations and troubleshoot complex network issues. 
• Experience working with internal and external teams, analyzing their needs, and translating business requirements into effective network solutions. 
• Hands-on experience applying architectural principles, managing product lifecycle plans, developing business cases, and evaluating new technologies or proof of concepts. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation skills. 
• Proficiency in scripting and infrastructure as code, using tools like Ansible. 
• Knowledge of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). 
• Familiarity with directory services such as LDAP, DNS, and Active Directory. 
• Experience with CMDB, ServiceNow, and change management processes. 
• Proficiency with SolarWinds for network and server monitoring, including configuring alerts and dashboards. 
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices. 
• Familiarity with the utility industry is a plus. 
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, and CCIE, as well as relevant certifications like ITIL, CompTIA Security+, or Network+, are preferred.

Best Regards, 

Krishna Balmoor,