Senior Network Engineer
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Job description
Vesta Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operations of our global enterprise network. This is a senior individual-contributor role that operates at the intersection of complex multi-site networking, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and PCI compliance. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience, deep familiarity with both commercial and open-source tooling, and the ability to drive infrastructure modernization initiatives with limited oversight. Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure network infrastructure across data centers, remote sites, and cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
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Architect and operate routing and switching infrastructure including BGP, NAT, VLANs, Spanning Tree, IPsec VPNs, PBR, and HSRP.
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Manage and tune enterprise firewall platforms (Cisco, pfSense, Check Point) in alignment with PCI DSS segmentation and access control requirements.
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Administer and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM for application delivery, load balancing, and traffic steering across production environments.
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Manage Cloudflare DNS, WAF, and network security policies for internet-facing properties.
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Maintain network security policy management via FireMon; contribute to access path analysis and rule lifecycle management.
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Evaluate, deploy, and operationalize free open-source software (FOSS) as replacements for commercial products where appropriate (e.g., network monitoring, IPAM, configuration backup).
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Manage Proxmox-based virtualization as it relates to network-adjacent workloads and VM/LXC networking.
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Coordinate with vendors and carriers to manage WAN circuits, resolve outages, and drive cost optimization.
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Maintain comprehensive documentation for network topology, configurations, and operational runbooks; support PCI DSS and SOC 1 Type 2 audit evidence collection.
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Participate in on-call rotation and be available for after-hours work including unscheduled incidents.
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Travel to domestic data center and office locations as needed to support deployments or incidents.
Requirements
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10+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience in large-scale, multi-site environments.
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Expert-level Cisco routing and switching: IOS/NX-OS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP.
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Enterprise firewall administration: Cisco ASA/FTD, pfSense, and Check Point - rule management, segmentation strategy, and change control.
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F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM: virtual servers, pools, iRules, traffic policies, GTM topology records.
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Cloudflare: DNS management, WAF rulesets, and security policy administration.
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FireMon: policy analysis, rule review workflows, access path validation.
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Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing/switching protocols, and secure remote access.
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Experience operating in PCI DSS-compliant environments including control implementation and audit evidence collection.
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Strong troubleshooting capabilities with the ability to resolve complex outages under time pressure.
Preferred / Nice to Have
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Proxmox VE: VM/LXC provisioning, cluster management, and software-defined networking.
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Experience deploying FOSS tools to replace commercial networking or monitoring products (e.g., Oxidized, NetBox, or similar).
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Hybrid cloud networking: AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, site-to-site VPN, cloud-native security groups.
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Zero-trust / overlay VPN concepts and implementation (e.g., Tailscale or equivalent).
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Structured cabling standards, rack design, and power management in physical data center environments.
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Vendor management: circuit provisioning, carrier escalations, hardware lifecycle coordination.
Qualifications
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10+ years of enterprise networking experience in complex, multi-site or global environments.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion without heavy oversight.
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Strong vendor management skills - able to coordinate service delivery and incident resolution with carriers, ISPs, and hardware vendors.
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Proven ability to document infrastructure for audits, incident response, and operational continuity.
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Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed (estimated low frequency; valid driver's license required).
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Available for on-call rotation and after-hours support windows.
Education & Certifications Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Certifications
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AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent.
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Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate or equivalent Azure networking certification.
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Cisco CCNP (or higher) - Enterprise, Data Center, or Security track.
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Check Point CCSE or equivalent firewall platform certification.
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CCIE (any track), F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator, or other advanced certifications are a strong differentiator.