Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect

Hiring: Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect

Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: W2 Only

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer / Network Architect to design, implement, manage, and optimize complex enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking, routing & switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, cloud networking, network security, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available enterprise network architectures.
• Configure and manage Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure.
• Work extensively with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and MPLS.
• Design and support Cisco SD-WAN environments.
• Configure and manage enterprise firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco ASA/FTD.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Design and support data center networking, including Spine-Leaf architectures.
• Implement network segmentation, security policies, and Zero Trust principles.
• Support hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Automate network operations using Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Create network documentation, diagrams, and technical standards.
• Lead network migration, upgrade, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior network engineers.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of Network Engineering experience
• Strong Cisco networking experience
• Routing & Switching
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN
• Cisco SD-WAN
• Palo Alto / Fortinet / Cisco firewalls
• Network Security
• Data Center Networking / Spine-Leaf
• Load Balancing
• DNS / DHCP / IPAM
• Cloud Networking — AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform
• Python / Ansible / Terraform
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP / CCIE
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• Fortinet NSE/FCP
• AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform networking certifications

Work Authorization: W2 Only
Experience: 12+ Years