Senior Network Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Analytical Skill
Aruba
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco
Cisco Certifications
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
DNS
Documentation
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Firewall
IDS
IPS
MPLS
Management
Microsoft Azure
Network
Network Design
Network Engineering
OSPF
Palo Alto
Problem Solving
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Scalability
TCP/IP
Team Leadership
Tier 3
Virtual Private Network
Wireshark

Job Details

Competencies

Must-Have:

  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering within large-scale enterprise environments

  • Expertise in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization

  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto, and other leading vendors

  • Proficiency in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and Zscaler security solutions

  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure)

  • Skilled in monitoring/diagnostic tools (LogicMonitor, Wireshark, etc.)

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Good-to-Have:

  • Advanced certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent)

  • Experience in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks, industry standards, and risk management practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions

  • Plan and execute upgrades, expansions, and optimizations to support business growth

  • Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, documentation, and SOPs

  • Monitor and maintain infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability

  • Implement proactive monitoring systems to identify and resolve issues

  • Perform regular maintenance, patches, and configuration changes

  • Diagnose and resolve complex performance, connectivity, and security issues

  • Provide Tier-3 support for escalated incidents and collaborate with IT teams

  • Analyze traffic patterns and metrics to identify risks and bottlenecks

  • Implement and manage security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS)

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits

  • Ensure compliance with security and industry standards

  • Lead and participate in network-related projects, ensuring timely delivery

  • Collaborate with business and technical teams on new services and applications

  • Stay updated on networking technologies, trends, and best practices

  • Continuously identify opportunities to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability

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