Responsibilities
- Architect and govern enterprise B2B connectivity solutions and secure partner integrations.
- Design and optimize IPsec VPN, WAN, MPLS, Internet, and cloud connectivity solutions.
- Lead architecture and design reviews and provide technical approval for major network initiatives.
- Serve as the senior escalation point for complex VPN, routing, WAN, and connectivity issues.
- Define engineering standards, architecture patterns, and operational best practices.
- Lead critical incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions.
- Drive network modernization, automation, resiliency, and scalability initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging networking technologies and develop implementation strategies.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams.
- Partner with vendors, service providers, architects, and leadership on long-term network strategy.
Skills Must have
- Mandatory Skills:
- Cisco Networking
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- B2B Connectivity
- IPsec / IKEv2 VPN
- BGP
- WAN
- Routing & Switching
- NAT
- VRF
- Network Security
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Architecture & Governance
- Technical Leadership
- Enterprise AI Tools
Mandatory Skills Description
- 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience within large-scale Cisco environments, with expert-level knowledge of routing, switching, and security technologies.
- Advanced expertise in IPsec/IKEv2 VPN architecture, including static and route-based VPNs, B2B partner connectivity, BGP, NAT, and VRF segmentation.
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering initiatives from architecture through implementation, establish enterprise engineering standards, troubleshoot complex multi-vendor environments, and provide technical leadership and mentoring.
- Strong executive-level communication and ability to operate independently on highly complex assignments are required.
- Resources are also expected to consistently use enterprise-approved AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and approved GenAI platforms, to enhance engineering, documentation, analysis, and delivery workflows.
- CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent expert-level experience. Strong knowledge of Cisco ISR, ASR, Catalyst, and Nexus, as well as experience with Arista switching and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Experience with Python-based network automation, Azure and AWS networking, Visio and advanced technical documentation, global engineering teams, and large-scale network transformation initiatives.
- Experience within healthcare, government, or other highly regulated enterprise environments is preferred.
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Senior