Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support network design, deployment, migration, and operations across domestic and international business environments. This role will focus on migrating branch locations from MPLS to a Zscaler SD-WAN solution as part of a global network transformation initiative. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions., * Migrate branch locations from MPLS to Zscaler SD-WAN as part of a global branch transformation project.

• Analyze business and technical requirements and design, implement, troubleshoot, and support network infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to evaluate technical requirements and develop effective network solutions.
• Apply networking principles and technologies involving routers, switches, virtualization, load balancers, and network security.
• Implement and support security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and web application firewalls.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching, wireless infrastructure, and spine-leaf network architectures.
• Support network automation and configuration standardization using Cisco Catalyst Center or comparable tools.
• Monitor network performance and availability using tools such as SolarWinds and ThousandEyes.
• Support Palo Alto Networks security solutions, F5 LTM/GTM, network segmentation, encryption, and QoS for voice and video traffic.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, solution specifications, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues and support system monitoring and escalation activities.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance, implementations, and after-hours support as needed, including nights and weekends.

Zscaler SD-WAN

Network Engineering

WAN Migration

Cisco Routing and Switching

Network Security

Palo Alto Networks

Secondary Skills

Cisco Wireless

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Cisco Catalyst Center

SolarWinds

ThousandEyes

Spine-Leaf Architecture

Quality of Service (QoS)

F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM

Network Automation

Network Segmentation and Encryption, * At least 5 years of experience in network engineering.

• Hands-on experience with branch-site WAN migrations, with a strong focus on Zscaler solutions.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, design principles, routing, switching, and network infrastructure operations.
• Experience with Zscaler SD-WAN or Zscaler Zero Trust Branch (ZTB) solutions.
• Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection and prevention, and web application firewalls.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Palo Alto Networks, or F5 LTM/GTM.
• Understanding of network segmentation, isolation, encryption architectures, and QoS.
• Experience standardizing and automating network configuration and deployment.
• Ability to troubleshoot network hardware, software, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including the creation of network diagrams and technical specifications.
• Ability to provide implementation support and escalation coverage during nights or weekends when required., * Relevant networking or network security certifications.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center or similar network automation platforms.
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching in spine-leaf architectures.
• Familiarity with load balancing technologies, including F5 LTM/GTM.