Network Engineer

Pavago; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

On-call support

Job summary

Pavago is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise networks across multiple environments. This remote role supports U.S.

client operations with on-call readiness and incident response. You will work with routing, switching, firewalls, monitoring, and security best practices, collaborating with cloud, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure uptime, scalability, and reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on network engineering experience.
• Proficient with Cisco devices and enterprise routing/switching.
• Experience with firewall policies, VPNs, and security concepts.
• Knowledge of VLANs, QoS, and routing protocols (OSPF/BGP).
• Familiar with ITIL/change management and network documentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Implement VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and routing protocols.
• Monitor network performance with capable tools.
• Respond to incidents with RCA documentation.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams on hybrid networking.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams and runbooks.

Skills

Network engineering

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

Routing protocols

Firewall management

VPNs

Network monitoring

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

PRTG

Zabbix

Wireshark

TCPdump

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Network Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (with flexibility for on-call support and critical incident response)
Location: Remote (LATAM, Pakistan, South Africa, Eastern Europe Preferred)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple environments.

This role requires deep technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, monitoring, and troubleshooting, along with a proactive mindset focused on uptime, security, scalability, and operational reliability. The Network Engineer will support both day-to-day network operations and long-term infrastructure initiatives while collaborating closely with cloud, DevOps, and IT teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and capable of solving complex networking issues in fast-moving production environments.

Responsibilities

Network Configuration & Maintenance

• Configure and manage enterprise-grade routers, switches, and firewalls including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet devices
• Implement and maintain VLANs, VPNs, QoS policies, and routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
• Perform firmware upgrades, device patching, and hardware lifecycle management
• Configure network segmentation and redundancy to improve reliability and performance
• Support LAN, WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud networking environments

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor network performance and availability using SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Zabbix, or similar platforms
• Investigate and resolve connectivity, latency, routing, and packet loss issues
• Utilize tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump for packet analysis and diagnostics
• Respond to escalated incidents and provide detailed root cause analysis documentation
• Participate in on-call support rotations and critical incident response efforts

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain firewall policies, ACLs, VPN security, and intrusion prevention systems
• Support Zero Trust networking initiatives and secure segmentation strategies
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR where applicable
• Maintain patching schedules and monitor for vulnerabilities across network infrastructure

Performance Optimization & Reliability

• Conduct bandwidth analysis and capacity planning to support growth and performance
• Optimize load balancing, failover systems, and high-availability configurations
• Improve uptime, resiliency, and network scalability across environments
• Identify risks proactively and recommend infrastructure improvements before outages occur

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain accurate network diagrams, topology maps, runbooks, and operational documentation using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools
• Document network changes, incidents, and configurations following ITIL or change management best practices
• Ensure all network documentation remains audit-ready and current

Collaboration & Infrastructure Projects

• Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and systems teams on hybrid cloud networking initiatives (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, GCP networking)
• Support office expansions, migrations, VPN rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades
• Assist in evaluating hardware vendors, networking solutions, and infrastructure improvements
• Participate in infrastructure planning and long-term network architecture discussions

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

• Strong troubleshooting instincts with the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Excellent communicator capable of explaining technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive mindset focused on prevention, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent enterprise networking experience
• Strong understanding of routing protocols including OSPF and BGP
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, switching, VLANs, and enterprise network architecture
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking and security concepts

Ideal Experience & Skills

• CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto, or Fortinet certifications
• Experience with AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, or hybrid cloud networking
• Familiarity with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform
• Experience supporting multi-site enterprise environments
• Exposure to Zero Trust architectures and advanced network security implementations

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

• Monitor dashboards and alerts to identify and resolve issues proactively
• Troubleshoot escalated connectivity, routing, or performance problems
• Configure network devices, firewalls, VPNs, and routing policies
• Collaborate on cloud integrations, infrastructure projects, and migrations
• Update documentation, diagrams, and change management records
• Analyze network performance trends and recommend optimization strategies
• Support uptime, resiliency, and operational stability across environments

In essence: you are the guardian of network performance, reliability, and security — ensuring businesses stay connected, protected, and operational at all times.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Network uptime ≥99.9%
• Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) within SLA targetsZero missed critical patches or compliance failures
• Accurate and up-to-date network documentation
• Reduction in recurring incidents and downtime events
• Positive internal stakeholder and end-user feedback on network performance

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Technical Assessment (e.g., VLAN configuration or troubleshooting scenario)
• Client Interview with Engineering / IT Leadership
• Offer & Background Verification

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