Lead Network Support Engineer / Network Architect
Neotech Solutions
Troy, United States of America
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Troy, United States of America
Tech stack
iOS
Bash
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco Routers
Computer Networks
Network Address Translation
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Network Security
Network Architecture
Network Monitoring
Packet Analyzer
Network administration
Cisco Nexus Switches
Open Shortest Path First
Performance Tuning
Virtual Local Area Networks
Wide Area Networks
Identity Services Engine
Nx-os
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Cisco Firewalls
SolarWinds (Software)
Network Support
Fortinet
Routing & Switching
Cisco networks
Network Optimization
Job description
- Provide L3 support for complex routing, switching, firewall, and VPN issues.
- Design, implement, and support Cisco and Fortinet network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Cisco Firewalls, FortiGate, Cisco Nexus, Meraki, and SolarWinds.
- Manage OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, QoS, ACLs, NAT, and SD-WAN environments.
- Perform network assessments, health checks, security reviews, and performance tuning.
- Automate network administration using Python, Bash, or EEM scripting.
- Support incident management, root cause analysis, and change management.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and ISP teams while mentoring junior engineers.
Requirements
- Cisco Firewalls
- Cisco Routers & Switches (IOS/XE, NX-OS)
- Fortinet FortiGate
- Network Security
- SolarWinds
- OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP
- Python/Bash (Automation)
- Cisco Nexus & Meraki, Seeking an experienced Lead Network Support Engineer / Network Architect with 10+ years of enterprise networking experience to lead network support, architecture, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will provide L3 support, perform network assessments, manage Cisco and Fortinet environments, optimize network performance, automate operations, and mentor junior engineers., * 10 12 years of enterprise networking experience, including 3 4 years in an L3/Network Architect role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Routing & Switching, Cisco Nexus, and Fortinet Firewalls.
- Experience with SolarWinds, network monitoring, and packet analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC, Meraki, HA, SD-WAN, and enterprise network security.
- Experience with automation using Python or Bash.
- CCNA required; CCNP Enterprise and Fortinet NSE certification preferred.