Network Engineer Located: Plaquemines Summary We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain high-availability LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise networking, cloud connectivity, and security, and will mentor junior staff while driving continuous improvement of our network infrastructure. General Description Duties & Responsibilities - Architect and implement LAN, WLAN, and WAN solutions that meet business requirements. - Configure and install servers, routers, switches, and other network devices. - Administer Palo Alto, Cisco, and Fortinet firewalls. - Design, test, and enforce access authentication, VPN, and disaster-recovery procedures. - Configure and manage Cisco core, WAN, and management switches, VLANs, and ASR platforms. - Implement BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols. - Load Balancing & DNS - Operate F5 load balancers and manage DNS services (Infoblox, Cisco DNS). - Configure and manage Azure and AWS networking components (VPN, Gateway, NSG, routing). - Monitor network performance and integrity using tools such as Logic Monitor and Live Action. - Resolve escalated issues across cloud and on-prem infrastructure. - Automate routine tasks with PowerShell, Python, or Perl; monitor automation effectiveness. - Mentor team members on technical issues. - Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and network diagrams. - Identify and recommend enhancements to network performance, capacity, and scalability. Qualifications Required experience - 8+ years in senior network engineering or administration roles. - CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, or equivalent professional certification preferred. - LAN/WLAN/WAN design and deployment - Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, Infoblox, Azure, AWS - Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) - Firewall and security best practices - PowerShell, Python, Perl scripting - Logic Monitor, Live Action, and other monitoring tools - Linux OS for network appliance support - Advanced knowledge of Linux OS for appliance support - VMware, Hyper-V, and storage environments. - Strong verbal and written communication; ability to mentor and collaborate across teams. - Experience with datacenter build and virtualization. - Familiarity with access control models and network security frameworks. Required Education - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Licensing & Certifications - A - B