Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Experience: 7+ Years
Location: [Location]
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in routing, switching, network security, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies, and data center networking.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center networks.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Fortinet networking devices.
Manage routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, STP, and HSRP.
Configure and manage firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point).
Implement VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL VPN, Site-to-Site VPN).
Monitor network performance and ensure high availability.
Perform network capacity planning and optimization.
Troubleshoot network outages and resolve complex technical issues.
Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure network security compliance and implement best security practices.
Collaborate with system administrators, cloud engineers, and application teams.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLAN, VPN, QoS, and MPLS.
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet, or Palo Alto devices.
Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, or Nagios.
Knowledge of SD-WAN and Wireless Networking.
Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or scripting is preferred.
Understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an advantage.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
7+ years of relevant experience in enterprise network administration.