Senior Network Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Independently or collaboratively lead small to large network and security initiatives.

• Strategically plan, design, stage, install, validate, test, and troubleshoot data and security networks.

• Direct complex, large-scale Network and Security projects, which include data center fabric design and deployment.

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

• Conduct network discovery and assessments related to Network and Security.

• Present documentation and deliverables from engagements to clients.

• Work in collaboration with Sales, Pre-Sales, Project Management, and delivery/engineering teams.

• Address complex issues and provide support to team members with deployment challenges.

• Partner with junior engineers to implement secure network solutions.

• Perform network maintenance MOPs both onsite and remotely, ensuring minimal downtime.

• Oversee the implementation process from design through to customer acceptance.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proficiency in hardening device access and implementing security parameters.

• Expertise in core routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting following Cisco best practices.

• Strong background in network design and IP addressing.

• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, including protocol redistribution and loop prevention techniques.

• Familiarity with the TCP/IP stack, headers, packets, OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and services.

• Experience in data center fabric design, deployment, and operations, including VXLAN/EVPN.

• Proficient in using Cisco Nexus Dashboard.

• Experience with cloud networking solutions such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Proven track record in deploying at least one SD-WAN solution, including Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Prisma SD-WAN.

• Experience in implementing security solutions such as Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud, Cisco FTD, and firewalls.

• Skilled in configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting of Meraki MX and FMC Management.

• Familiarity with the Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Security product portfolios.

• Advanced knowledge in enterprise network architecture and troubleshooting routing/switching.

• F5 load balancing experience is an advantage.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, including military experience.

• Over 6 years of relevant project implementation experience.

• Must be a US Citizen.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time remote work opportunity.

• Commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Provision of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Priority consideration and referrals for protected veterans.