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Job Title: Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite/Hybrid as required)
Duration: 2 Years
Interview Mode: Microsoft Teams
Position Summary:
A large-scale IT program is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to support and modernize enterprise networking environments including hybrid cloud data centers, WAN networks, and critical application infrastructure. This role involves design, implementation, and support of a range of networking technologies including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and cloud networking.
The engineer will play a key role in infrastructure upgrades, network optimization, and operational support especially within projects like campus network refreshes, data center modernization, and application delivery optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily network administration and support: equipment configuration, installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Configure and support Cisco technologies: Nexus, ASR, Catalyst, ACI, SDWAN.
Support and troubleshoot Cisco ASA/FirePOWER (FMC/FTD/FXOS) firewalls and VPNs (AnyConnect, IPSec, GRE, IKEv2).
Design and configure advanced network protocols and technologies: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VXLAN, VPC, QoS, STP, ACLs, TCP/IP.
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams on F5 and NSX/Avi load balancer configuration.
Use diagnostic tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and Netscout for deep packet inspection and root cause analysis.
Provide operational support: issue resolution, root cause analysis, and preventative solutions.
Manage Azure and AWS cloud network configurations and firewall rules.
Work with vendors to ensure timely resolution of outages and incidents within SLA targets.
Maintain and develop network diagrams, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation (Visio, Lucidchart).
Monitor and implement security best practices for enterprise and cloud-based network environments.
Required Qualifications:
8+ years hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches (Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ACI, etc.)
8+ years with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
5+ years working with network security tools (Cisco ASA, FirePOWER)
5+ years experience configuring and supporting F5 (LTM, GTM, BIG-IQ)
5+ years experience conducting packet-level network analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in K-12 or education-related projects
Cisco CCNP, VMware certifications
Familiarity with SDWAN, Meraki, vManage
Experience in VMware NSX/NSX ALB
Hands-on experience with Splunk SIEM/SPL
Exposure to Azure and AWS infrastructure, ExpressRoute
Process-driven mindset with strong documentation skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders