We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to manage, monitor, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Cisco Meraki, enterprise routing and switching, Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN technologies, ISP management, and Linux administration. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting skills, proactive monitoring, and the ability to maintain high network availability and security.
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN infrastructure.
- Administer Cisco Meraki Dashboard, including MX Security Appliances, MS Switches, and MR Wireless Access Points.
- Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, STP, RSTP, MST, EtherChannel, VTP, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing.
- Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting for enterprise network connectivity, latency, packet
- loss, and performance issues.
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Monitor ISP health, bandwidth utilization, latency, jitter, and packet loss.
- Coordinate with ISP vendors for incident resolution and circuit troubleshooting.
- Perform failover testing for redundant internet links and SD-WAN connectivity.
- Monitor network infrastructure using enterprise monitoring tools and proactively respond
- Configure DHCP, DNS, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, SSH, AAA, and network authentication services.
- Perform firmware upgrades, configuration backups, and disaster recovery planning for
- Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, SOPs, and asset inventory.
- Analyze firewall, switch, wireless, and VPN logs to identify root causes and security events.
- Support wireless deployments, RF optimization, roaming issues, and client connectivity troubleshooting.
- Work with cross-functional teams during network implementation, migrations, and maintenance activities.
- Provide Level 2/Level 3 technical support and mentor junior engineers.
Required Technical Skills
- Cisco Meraki Dashboard
- MX Security Appliances
- MS Switches
- MR Access Points
- Wireless troubleshooting
VPN Technologies
ISP & Network Monitoring
- Packet Loss Analysis
- Basic Shell Scripting
Monitoring & Management Tools
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing multiple branch offices.
- Experience with SD-WAN deployments.
- Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi design and RF optimization.
- Basic scripting using Bash or Python is a plus.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work independently and handle critical incidents.
- Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.