Senior Network Engineer

Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Onsite
Job Type: W2 Contract

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.

• Manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.

• Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and security issues.

• Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, VLAN, and routing protocols.

• Work with network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and DNS.

• Monitor network performance and ensure network availability.

• Implement network security policies and access controls.

• Perform network upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and support teams.

• Prepare network documentation, diagrams, and technical reports.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering.

• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, LAN, WAN, and VLAN.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco or other enterprise networking equipment.

• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.

• Experience with firewalls and network security.

• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.

• A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).

• CompTIA Network+.

• CompTIA Security+.

• Fortinet, Palo Alto, or other firewall vendor certifications are an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Knowledge of network automation and scripting.

• Experience with SD-WAN and load balancing.

• Understanding of network security best practices and high-availability solutions.