Senior Network Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a core infrastructure team supporting a complex enterprise environment in Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys building resilient network solutions across both cloud and on-premises platforms while taking an active role in day-to-day operational excellence. The role offers the opportunity to strengthen network performance, guide infrastructure improvements, and collaborate with technical teams on reliable, secure connectivity across multiple sites.

Responsibilities:
Architect, deploy, and support enterprise network solutions that emphasize security, scalability, and consistent availability across distributed locations.
Resolve advanced network and infrastructure incidents by performing deep technical analysis and restoring service in a high-uptime environment.
Administer and optimize routing, switching, SD-WAN, and multi-vendor connectivity platforms to maintain strong network performance.
Drive infrastructure initiatives such as hardware refreshes, platform enhancements, and long-term capacity planning efforts.
Develop and strengthen disaster recovery and high-availability strategies to improve business continuity across critical systems.
Oversee network monitoring, incident response, and technical documentation to ensure operational visibility and accurate support records.
Partner with vendors, internal stakeholders, and leadership teams to align network architecture with business and technology goals.
Provide guidance to less experienced team members, share technical knowledge, and contribute to overall team capability development.

Requirements

7+ years of experience working across network engineering, server infrastructure, and cloud-based environments.
Strong expertise in enterprise networking, including Cisco routers, Cisco networking technologies, BGP, and data center operations.
Hands-on experience supporting multi-site environments with complex routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity needs.
Background working with security technologies such as Palo Alto Firewall and Cisco ASA in enterprise settings.
Familiarity with cloud and infrastructure platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Active Directory.
Ability to lead technical projects independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
Relevant industry certifications are valued and may include Cisco or other infrastructure-related credentials.

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