Network Engineer I Remote

Network Engineer I Remote

Posted 2 days ago by 1761897852

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Network Engineer I role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining network solutions, including LAN, WAN, and data center infrastructures. The position requires expertise in advanced routing protocols, network security, and performance optimization. The engineer will also lead projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with various teams to ensure integrated solutions. This is a remote position based in the USA, classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and architect LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center network solutions.
  • Configure and implement advanced routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Deploy and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.
  • Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, reliability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, configurations, SOPs).
  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
  • Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Conduct vulnerability testing and respond to security incidents.
  • Apply remediation measures and stay updated on emerging threats.
  • Lead network infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Collaborate with system, security, and application teams to support integrated solutions.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced bridging and routing integration technologies.
  • Strong experience troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
  • Proficiency in firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and remote access solutions.
  • Proven background in network design and architecture.
  • Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with security tools, log analysis, and VoIP technologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Only w2 candidate can apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Design & Implementation
  • Design and architect LAN, WAN, wireless, and data center network solutions.

  • Configure and implement advanced routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.

  • Deploy and manage firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems.

  • Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations ensuring minimal downtime.

Operations & Maintenance
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, reliability, and security.

  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.

  • Maintain comprehensive network documentation (diagrams, configurations, SOPs).

  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.

Security & Compliance
  • Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with standards.

  • Conduct vulnerability testing and respond to security incidents.

  • Apply remediation measures and stay updated on emerging threats.

Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead network infrastructure projects from planning through completion.

  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

  • Collaborate with system, security, and application teams to support integrated solutions.


Top Required Skills & Experience (5+ years):

  1. Advanced bridging and routing integration technologies.

  2. Strong experience troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.

  3. Proficiency in firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and remote access solutions.

  4. Proven background in network design and architecture.


Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools.

  • Familiarity with security tools, log analysis, and VoIP technologies.