Senior Network Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switch configuration and management Proficient with Cisco Nexus data center switching platforms Extensive experience with routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security modules Experience deploying and managing Meraki wireless infrastructure Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices Experience with VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP, and QoS implementation

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Cisco ISE implementation and policy management experience Current Cisco certifications (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, or higher) Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.) Experience in enterprise or service provider environments

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Cisco technologies and advanced routing protocols, along with strong security and wireless networking expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, configure, and maintain Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switch infrastructures Implement and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing Deploy and manage Meraki wireless solutions including access points, controllers, and wireless security policies Configure and maintain Cisco ASA firewalls and Firepower security appliances Implement network security policies and access controls using Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) Monitor network performance and optimize traffic flow across LAN, WAN, and wireless networks Perform network capacity planning and scalability assessments Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures Collaborate with security teams on network segmentation and compliance requirements Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance

Technical Skills:

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS command line proficiency Network design and architecture planning Layer 2/3 switching and routing protocols Wireless networking standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Network security implementation and troubleshooting TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other core networking protocols