Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Duration: Full time

Location: Remote - United States

We are seeking a Network Engineer with 4–5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security, along with strong troubleshooting skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities:

Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN networks.

Configure and troubleshoot Cisco, Juniper, or Arista routers and switches.

Manage firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network security solutions.

Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize availability and reliability.

Perform network upgrades, firmware updates, and infrastructure migrations.

Troubleshoot network connectivity, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLAN-related issues.

Collaborate with system administrators, cloud engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless connectivity.

Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Support disaster recovery planning, backup connectivity, and business continuity initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

4–5 years of professional experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator.

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and VPN technologies.

Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point networking devices.

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud networking.

Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, Nagios, or Cisco DNA Center.

Knowledge of network security best practices, ACLs, IDS/IPS, and firewall policies.

Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

Cisco CCNA or CCNP

CompTIA Network+

Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE (preferred)

Fortinet NSE Certification (preferred)