Job Title : Network Engineer
Location : Brazil - Remote
Duration : 12+ Months
Job Description
Design, configure, and maintain Cisco network and security appliances and hardware, including Catalyst switches, ISR routers, FirePower, FMC, WLC, ISE, DNA, SD-WAN management, and troubleshooting.
- Deep knowledge on WAN / LAN networking, including wireless, fiber‑optic and copper cable.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network performance to ensure minimal downtime and resilience to potential cybersecurity threats.
- Validate configuration backup systems are up and running.
- Manage IT‑Network support tickets and monitor ticket queues.
- Implement security protocols such as firewalls, access controls, and encryption.
- Document network configurations and update system documentation regularly including Visio diagrams.
- Collaborate with IT teams to optimize network architecture for scalability.
- Perform hardware and software system upgrades, patches, and maintenance.
- Prepare detailed diagrams, use cases, instructional, and test documentation and guides.
- Coordinate with reporting manager, user functional communities, and team members on task priorities and initiatives.
- Conduct meetings, user training sessions, and testing with internal and external clients.
- Stay current with the latest network and security trends, technologies, and industry best practices.
Core Competencies
- Highly motivated and with strong attention to detail
- Hands‑on, problem‑solving approach to managing and troubleshooting complex technical environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Results‑oriented, critical thinker, and with excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with internal and external clients
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Proactive, addressing potential problems before they occur
Requirements
- Hand‑on experience on Cisco routers, switches, wireless, network operating systems including network appliances like FTD, ISE, DNAC, and SD‑WAN.
- Complete understanding of TCP / IP, OSI model and network protocols like SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, DHCP, DNS, FTP, etc.
- Must understand when to escal…
- Require a solid understanding of networking and troubleshooting.
- Must be able to work occasionally after hours or weekends as required.
- Work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Available to be on‑call for support.
- Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to perform responsibilities in English.
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
- Minimum 7 years of Network Administration experience.
- Ability to resolve and / or escape issues in a timely fashion.
- Strong experience in performing a variety of activities related to the analysis, installation, and troubleshooting of networking and applications.