Network Engineer

Network Engineer

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Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience to design, implement, and maintain secure and high-performance network infrastructures. The role requires deep expertise in networking technologies, troubleshooting, and network security to ensure reliable connectivity across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams and stay updated with emerging technologies. This position is remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to latency, outages, or configuration errors.
  • Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, and other network devices from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.
  • Perform regular network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
  • Support network upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity.
  • Maintain detailed network documentation and standard operating procedures.
  • Stay updated with emerging networking technologies and industry best practices.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering or network administration.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and switching.
  • Proficiency in Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking technologies.
  • Experience configuring and managing firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
  • Solid understanding of network security principles and encryption technologies.
  • Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios, or similar).
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid network architecture.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Network Engineer
Experience Level: 10+ years

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in networking technologies, troubleshooting, and network security — ensuring reliable connectivity and performance across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless networks to ensure optimal performance.

  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues related to latency, outages, or configuration errors.

  • Implement and manage network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, and other network devices from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.

  • Perform regular network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.

  • Support network upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery planning.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless connectivity.

  • Maintain detailed network documentation and standard operating procedures.

  • Stay updated with emerging networking technologies and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering or network administration.

  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, and switching.

  • Proficiency in Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking technologies.

  • Experience configuring and managing firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet).

  • Solid understanding of network security principles and encryption technologies.

  • Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios, or similar).

  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid network architecture.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or AWS/Azure Networking Specialty.

  • Experience with SD-WAN, VoIP, and load balancing technologies.

  • Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Python scripting) for network configuration.

  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and Agile environments.

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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