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Role Description

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise networks. This role requires strong technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring. The Network Engineer ensures networks are high-performing, secure, and resilient, while supporting daily operations and long-term infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Network Configuration & Maintenance:
  • Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
  • Implement VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
  • Apply firmware upgrades and ensure device patching.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  • Monitor performance with SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, or Zabbix.
  • Use packet analyzers (Wireshark, TCPdump) to diagnose latency, packet loss, or routing issues.
  • Resolve escalated tickets and provide root cause analyses.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Enforce firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), and intrusion prevention (Snort, Suricata).
  • Support compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR).
  • Implement network segmentation and Zero Trust security models.
• Performance & Optimization:
  • Conduct bandwidth and capacity planning.
  • Optimize load balancing and failover systems.
  • Maintain ≥99.9% uptime across client environments.
• Documentation & Governance:
  • Maintain updated network diagrams, runbooks, and topology maps (Visio, Lucidchart).
  • Document changes through ITIL or change management processes.
• Collaboration & Projects:
  • Partner with DevOps and cloud teams to integrate hybrid cloud networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, GCP).
  • Support office expansions, migrations, and new data center buildouts.
  • Provide recommendations for hardware and vendor selection.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network engineering.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and enterprise networking concepts.
• Familiarity with network monitoring platforms.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• CCNP/CCIE, Palo Alto, or Fortinet certifications.
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets, hybrid networks).
• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform for networking).
• Background supporting multi-site enterprise networks.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Network uptime ≥ 99.9%.
• Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) within SLA.
• Zero missed critical patches or compliance violations.
• Accurate, up-to-date network documentation.
• Positive end-user feedback on performance.

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Technical Task (e.g., troubleshoot a simulated network diagram or configure a VLAN)
• Client Interview with Engineering/IT Team
• Offer & Background Verification