Network Engineer

Description Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with routing, switching, wireless networks, firewalls, network security, and cloud connectivity. This role is responsible for ensuring network availability, performance, scalability, and security while supporting business-critical applications and services across multiple locations. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, and data center networks. Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation. Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and VPN solutions. Troubleshoot network connectivity, latency, routing, switching, and security issues. Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and access control policies. Support cloud networking integrations with Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. Manage network upgrades, patches, hardware refreshes, and lifecycle management activities. Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise initiatives. Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. Create and maintain network diagrams, documentation, standards, and operating procedures. Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as needed. Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security requirements. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments. Strong experience with: TCP/IP Networking Routing and Switching VLANs DNS and DHCP VPN Technologies Network Security Wireless Networking Experience configuring and managing Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent networking technologies. Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Knowledge of network design principles and best practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network detail oriented (CCNP) CompTIA Network+ Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Fortinet NSE Certification Aruba Certified detail oriented (ACP) Experience with SD-WAN technologies such as Cisco Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, or Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. Experience supporting cloud networking in Microsoft Azure and AWS. Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages. Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or government. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.

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