Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer
Remote Role
Compensation: $55 - $65 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a strong emphasis on wireless networking, cloud connectivity, data center networking, and remote access technologies. In this role, you will lead complex networking initiatives, influence technical strategy, and help build scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong troubleshooting, architecture, and communication skills, and is passionate about leveraging modern networking technologies, automation, and cloud-based solutions to improve end-user and business experiences.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, analyze, plan, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including wireless, routing, switching, and security solutions
• Develop and evaluate network performance metrics, monitoring strategies, and capacity planning methodologies
• Conduct network architecture design, feasibility assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for new technologies and infrastructure upgrades
• Perform short-term and long-term capacity planning for switching, routing, transmission, and wireless network services
• Support cloud networking initiatives and integrations with on-premises infrastructure
• Develop alternative routing and connectivity solutions to improve resiliency, performance, and scalability
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for enterprise networking environments, including data centers, wireless networks, and remote access solutions
• Utilize network monitoring and analytics tools to proactively identify issues and optimize performance
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic networking initiatives
• Influence network strategy and technical direction while providing leadership on complex technical projects
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, operational efficiency, and adoption of emerging networking technologies

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering within a large enterprise environment
• Strong experience with Cisco wireless networking technologies
• Deep understanding of network fundamentals, including routing, switching, firewalls, TCP/IP, and wireless networking
• Experience supporting enterprise data center networking environments
• Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform preferred)
• Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools (e.g., SolarWinds/Orion, Lancope/Stealthwatch, LiveAction, or similar platforms)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work independently on complex networking challenges with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact
• Preferred: Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification
• Preferred: SD-WAN experience (Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet)
• Preferred: Cisco EVPN/VXLAN data center networking experience
• Preferred: Strong understanding of BGP routing protocol
• Preferred: Experience with MPLS, Metro-E, DWDM, and private WAN architectures
• Preferred: Experience supporting 5G wireless technologies
• Preferred: Network automation and infrastructure-as-code experience
• Preferred: Strong project leadership and project management skills

Applications will be accepted until at least December 1st 2027.
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