Senior Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Execute engineering projects involving design, staging, installation, validation, testing, and troubleshooting for data and security networks.

• Lead intricate, large-scale Network and Security initiatives, encompassing the design and deployment of data center fabric.

• Develop detailed low-level designs that align with business strategies, customer budgets, and operational support capabilities.

• Carry out network discovery processes.

• Conduct assessments for Network and Security.

• Deliver documentation and project engagement materials to clients.

• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Pre-Sales, Project Management, and engineering resources for delivery.

• Address complex issues and provide assistance to team members facing deployment challenges.

• Partner with junior engineers to implement secure networking solutions.

• Perform network maintenance Method of Procedures (MOPs) both onsite and remotely, ensuring minimal downtime.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience with complex multi-protocol routing and switching solutions.

• Proficient understanding of security protocols and methods for securing device access.

• Expertise in core routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting following Cisco Best Practices.

• Strong knowledge of network design and IP addressing.

• Familiarity with OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, protocol redistribution, and loop prevention techniques.

• In-depth understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, headers and packets, OSI model, and TCP/UDP ports and services.

• Experience in designing, deploying, and operating data center fabric, including VXLAN/EVPN.

• Proficient in using Cisco Nexus Dashboard.

• Knowledge of cloud networking in environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience in deploying at least one SD-WAN solution, such as Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Prisma SDWAN.

• Background in implementing security solutions including Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, and Cisco FTD.

• Skills in firewall configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with Meraki MX configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Proficient in FMC Management.

• Familiar with the Palo Alto Networks Product Portfolio and Cisco Security Product Portfolio.

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise network architecture.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in advanced network routing and switching.

• Experience with F5 load balancing is an advantage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/or military background.

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant project implementation experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Preferred certifications include CCNP Security and CCNP Routing/Switching.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal Opportunity Employer protections are in place.

• Priority referrals are provided for protected veterans.

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.