Network Engineer

The Network Engineer

The Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains the organization’s network infrastructure across physical, wireless, and cloud environments. Ensures high availability, security, and performance of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Azure-based network services while driving modernization and operational excellence.

• Designing, deploying, and maintaining robust network infrastructure spanning physical data centers, campus environments, and Azure cloud platforms.
• Ensuring network availability, performance, and security across LAN, WAN, WLAN, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Partner with IT leadership and architecture teams to align network design with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Monitoring network health, analyzing performance metrics, and proactively resolving issues to minimize downtime and user impact.
• Developing and maintaining documentation for all network systems, configurations, and operational runbooks.
• Evaluating emerging network technologies and recommending improvements that enhance reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Supporting and mentoring junior network staff and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Design, configure, and manage physical and virtual network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points.
• Administer and optimize LAN environments including VLAN segmentation, spanning tree, and inter‑VLAN routing across campus and data center environments.
• Plan, implement, and support WAN connectivity including MPLS, SD‑WAN, and internet circuits; manage BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols.
• Architect and manage enterprise WLAN deployments, including controller‑based and cloud‑managed wireless systems; ensure RF coverage, capacity, and security standards are met.
• Design and maintain Azure network infrastructure including Virtual Networks (VNets), Express Route, VPN Gateways, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, and Azure DNS.
• Implement and manage hybrid connectivity between on‑premises infrastructure and Azure, including Hub‑and‑Spoke and Virtual WAN topologies.
• Enforce network security best practices including zero‑trust principles, network segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), and firewall policy management.
• Monitor network performance using tools such as Solar Winds, PRTG, Azure Network Watcher, and similar platforms; respond to and resolve incidents within SLA targets.
• Lead network‑related change management activities, including planning, testing, and documentation in accordance with ITIL change processes.
• Collaborate with the Security team on vulnerability assessments, patching, and compliance initiatives affecting network infrastructure.
• Support capacity planning, lifecycle management, and refresh projects for physical and cloud network assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5‑7+ years of experience in network infrastructure engineering, with cloud and data center experience.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting complex network environments composed of routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of IP routing protocols including BGP and OSPF for IPv4 and IPv6, along with switching fundamentals, MPLS (L2/L3 VPN), VRFs, NAT, ACLs, VLANs, MLAG/LAG, and SNMP.
• Good understanding of data center networking technologies including VXLAN EVPN.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  Cisco Nexus, Juniper MX, Arista, or Dell.
• Hands‑on WLAN experience with enterprise platforms such as Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Aruba, or Meraki; RF design, site surveys, and wireless security (WPA3, EAP).
• Fundamental knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Strong understanding of network technologies including capacity and bandwidth management, network automation, and AIOps.
• Experience with network monitoring tools, SNMP, Net Flow/IPFIX, and logging/SIEM integrations.
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross‑functional team…