About the Team:We are seeking a senior-level Network Engineer to design, deploy, configure, and manage a broad spectrum of network and security infrastructure. The role includes responsibility for WAN, data-center, campus, wireless, firewalls, routers, switches, network-monitoring tools, and VPN solutions. Experience with data-center relocations and new campus network design is highly valued.
About the Role:Key Responsibilities- Network Design & Documentation
- Update existing network diagrams and produce "to-be" designs for new campus, data-center, labs, and office environments.
- Create and maintain high-quality documentation for WAN, LAN, data-center, wireless, and firewall designs and installations.
- Implementation & Commissioning
- Install, configure, and test routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, and associated software.
- Validate hardware, software, and connections to ensure proper configuration and performance.
- Operations & Maintenance
- Perform scheduled maintenance, including software/firmware upgrades and equipment refreshes.
- Enforce corporate change-control and security policies; maintain standard operating procedures and checklists.
- Advanced knowledge of OSPF, BGP, STP, BGP, VRF, IPv4 sub netting, 802.1x, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, TACACS+, SYSLOG, Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Arista
- Incident Management
- Diagnose and resolve critical incidents within defined SLA.
- Provide after-hours on-call support for service restoration, troubleshooting, and equipment repair.
- Project Management
- Document project scope, budget, schedule, test plans, and delivery terms.
- Lead complex technical projects with minimal supervision and provide peer verification of release plans.
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Ensure accurate network documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Communication
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all organizational levels; produce concise status and technical reports.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree (or Associate degree + CCIE written exam).
- Current CCNP certification; ambition to obtain CCIE (full exam).
- Minimum of 10 years experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex network infrastructures.
- Deep knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, Cisco IOS, NX-OS, and Arista EOS.
- Advanced expertise in routing and switching protocols: OSPF, BGP, STP, VRF, and IPv4 subnetting.
- Strong security background: 802.1X, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, TACACS+, SYSLOG, Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama (including IPsec VPN).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, ISE, and access points; ability to perform wireless site surveys.
- Proficiency with monitoring tools (SolarWinds) and IP services (Infoblox DHCP/DNS).
- Experience managing Cisco UCS environments with virtual-machine orchestration.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale technical projects with minimal guidance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills; proactive, mission-driven attitude.
