Job Summary Position Overview: seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience and strong Cisco expertise. Candidate will be managing, maintaining, and advancing network infrastructure. This role requires someone who is not only technically proficient but also a strong collaborator capable of aligning network solutions with the company's growth and security objectives. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Network Design & Implementation: - Design, deploy, and manage robust LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN infrastructure across datacenters and branch offices. - Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable and secure network solutions - Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to drive network projects from concept to completion. - Implement and manage VPNs, firewalls, network access control (NAC), and segmentation. - Perform network hardening, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities - Monitor, analyze, and respond to network security incidents and proactively address potential risks. Operational Support & Troubleshooting: - Provide day-to-day operational support - Manage upgrades, patches, and firmware updates for network devices - Administer and maintain routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) across enterprise network. - Diagnosing and resolving problems across platforms (Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, Solarwinds, ForeScout). Network Optimization & Performance Monitoring: - Use monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, Nagios) to evaluate network performance, detect anomalies, and ensure efficient bandwidth usage. - Lead continuous improvement efforts, optimizing network performance by reviewing traffic patterns, capacity planning, and load balancing. Oversee QoS (Quality of Service) strategies for prioritizing critical application traffic and improving end-user experience. Collaboration & Leadership: - Partner closely with the cybersecurity, DevOps, and other Infrastructure teams to ensure secure and scalable network architecture. - Act as the lead engineer during major network incidents, providing guidance to junior engineers and working with cross-functional teams to ensure swift issue resolution. Skills and Experience Required Qualifications: - English - Written and verbal communication skills in English (English Level B2+). - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred. - Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, including design, implementation, and management of complex network infrastructures. - Proven experience with Cisco technologies, including Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers. - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required. - Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (e.g., ITIL, NIST). Technical Skills: - Strong expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), as well as network security protocols (IPsec, SSL VPN). - Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus. - Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies, NAC solutions (Cisco ISE or ForeScout), and network monitoring tools. Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integration. - Strong project management skills Experience with network infrastructure for virtualized environments (VMware NSX, Cisco ACI). #J-18808-Ljbffr