Sr. Network Engineer Job Beachwood area,Ohio USA,Engineering

Top Skills

Deep knowledge of Cisco & Fortinet/Forti Gate hardware and protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).

Extensive experience with Viptela & Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco/Fortinet wireless architectures.

Proficient in Fortinet (NSE 4-8), Palo Alto (PCNSE), and Cisco ASA/Firepower, including VPN technologies.

Proven experience in Microsoft Azure Virtual Networking.

Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Relevant certifications: CCNP(Cisco), NSE 4-8 (Fortinet).

Key Responsibilities

12+ years of hands‑on experience in network support and engineering.
Design, configure, and deploy comprehensive enterprise‑grade Cisco routing/switching, SD‑WAN (Viptela/Fortinet), and wireless solutions.
Administer and manage secure network connections in Microsoft Azure, including VNet peering, VPN gateways, and Express Route.
Expert‑level administration of Fortinet Forti Gate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, NAT, and threat prevention.
Manage and troubleshoot Cisco/Meraki and Fortinet network devices, including routers, switches, and wireless access points.
Act as the top‑tier escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing tools like Wireshark and Net Flow to resolve BGP/OSPF/VPN issues.
Monitor network performance, capacity planning, and ensure compliance with security standards (PCI, HIPAA).
Oversee WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.
Implement and support wireless network solutions, ensuring robust and secure wireless access.
Perform network troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support network‑related projects and initiatives.
Monitor network performance and security, implementing improvements as needed.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of up‑to‑date network diagrams, network configurations, inventory (IPAM), processes, and procedures.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains cutting‑edge.
Highly proficient with English spoken and written skills.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or automation (Python, Ansible).

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