Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Orange, CT / Onsite

Project Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize our large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+ locations. This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure Express Route, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for proactive network monitoring, performance analysis, and security visibility using tools like SNMP-based monitoring, Extra Hop, and other network analytics platforms to ensure optimal uptime, security, and efficiency.

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+ locations.
• Manage MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure Express Route.
• Implement IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.
• Proactively monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and ensure security visibility using SNMP-based monitoring, Extra Hop, and other network analytics platforms.

• 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in network engineering, architecture, and operations.
• Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure Express Route.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPN, NAT, ACLs, route maps.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and SNMP-based solutions (Solar Winds, PRTG, Thousand Eyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with Extra Hop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics.
• Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, auth).
• Architect, deploy, and optimize a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations.

Bachelor’s and above.

Mid‑Senior level

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