Job Description
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level network infrastructure that supports organizational growth and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture principles and the ability to translate business objectives into technical solutions. You will lead the development of network designs from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you will oversee network operations, monitor performance metrics, and proactively manage risks to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network capabilities with business needs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy robust, scalable network solutions that meet enterprise requirements while optimizing cost-effectiveness and security protocols.
- Conduct regular network performance audits using advanced monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG) to identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven improvements.
- Lead incident response efforts for network disruptions, troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating with cross-functional teams to restore services within SLA parameters.
- Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on existing infrastructure and proposing modernization strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define network security policies, configure firewalls, and implement intrusion detection systems to safeguard critical assets.
- Document network configurations, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting workflows to ensure knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, mentoring team members to enhance overall network expertise and organizational capabilities.
- Support the integration of cloud services and SD-WAN solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and alignment with hybrid infrastructure strategies.
- Collaborate with IT operations teams to ensure seamless integration of network solutions with existing systems and applications.
- Lead network capacity planning efforts, forecasting bandwidth needs and recommending infrastructure upgrades to support growth.
- Conduct network risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce downtime and security vulnerabilities.
- Implement network change management processes to ensure smooth transitions during infrastructure modifications.
- Support network performance benchmarking and optimization techniques to enhance system reliability and user experience.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, with a proven track record in designing and managing large-scale enterprise networks.
- Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent in network security and infrastructure management are highly preferred.
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, and QoS mechanisms to ensure optimal network performance.
- Strong knowledge of network security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and experience implementing secure network architectures to mitigate cyber threats.
- Ability to analyze network traffic patterns and performance data using tools like Wireshark, NetFlow, or Splunk to optimize resource allocation.
- Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Python scripting) to streamline configuration management and reduce manual overhead.
- Excellent communication skills to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with vendors on network upgrades.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container networking technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to resolve critical network outages and implement preventive measures through root-cause analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing network upgrades, security enhancements, and capacity planning initiatives.
- Experience with network service providers and vendor management to ensure reliable connectivity and cost-effective service contracts.
- Knowledge of network compliance regulations (GDPR, HIPAA) and experience implementing audit trails for regulatory reporting.
- Proficiency in network design documentation using tools like Visio or Lucidchart to create scalable and maintainable architectures.
- Ability to lead network capacity planning efforts, forecasting bandwidth needs and recommending infrastructure upgrades to support growth.
- Experience with network virtualization technologies (VMware NSX, Cisco ACI) to enable flexible and secure network segmentation.
- Strong understanding of network service-level agreements (SLAs) and experience ensuring service quality through performance monitoring.
- Ability to conduct network risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce downtime and security vulnerabilities.
- Proficiency in network change management processes to ensure smooth transitions during infrastructure modifications.
- Experience with network performance benchmarking and optimization techniques to enhance system reliability and user experience.
