L3 Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: L3 Senior Network Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration/Term: Long Term Contract

• The Level 3 Network Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure network infrastructures to support in multi data centre infrastructure.
• This role involves advanced troubleshooting, architectural planning, and optimization of network systems to ensure high availability, reliability, performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Architecture:
• Design and implement robust network architectures to support current and future business requirements.
• Develop network diagrams, documentation, and specifications for network components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical network requirements.
• Network Implementation and Deployment:
• Configure and deploy network devices such as routers, switches, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
• Implement network security measures, including access control, encryption, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Deploy and manage network monitoring and management tools to ensure proactive network health and performance monitoring.
• Network Optimization and Performance Tuning:
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize network configurations to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Conduct periodic network performance assessments and capacity planning exercises.
• Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize critical network traffic.
• Network Troubleshooting and Support:
• Provide escalated support for complex network issues and outages, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot network-related problems impacting business operations.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for network infrastructure.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices to protect network assets from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate potential security risks.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to junior network engineers and other IT staff.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in networking.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in designing, deploying, and managing large-scale enterprise networks.
• Proficiency in network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, etc.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and other leading vendors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Work Environment:
• Level 3 Network Engineers typically work in an office environment but may occasionally be required to work remotely or travel to different sites for project deployments or troubleshooting.
• The role may involve occasional on-call duties to address critical network issues outside of regular business hours.

Key Skills: Network Engineer, BGP, Routing & Switching, Cisco & Meraki, Nexus Switches, F5 LTM/GTM, Infoblox, Azure/AWS, Network Automation, ITIL v3, CCNP/CCIE, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs

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