Network Engineer/Architect

GlobalPoint; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves the design, implementation, and support of crucial global network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, specializing in Juniper and Palo Alto technologies, and demonstrate expertise in BGP, MPLS, and QoS for VoIP and Video services. Strong leadership skills and ability to manage complex network projects are essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering.
• At least 3 years in a Network Architect or Lead Senior role.
• Strong troubleshooting experience for networks with real-time traffic.

Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and deploy scalable and secure WAN, LAN, and data center networks.
• Develop and maintain the MPLS core network architecture.
• Lead network aspects of strategic projects aligning with business objectives.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of BGP

Deep hands-on expertise with Juniper Junos OS

Extensive experience with MPLS networks

Proven expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Strong experience in QoS for VoIP and IP Video

Tools

Wireshark

Juniper SRX Series Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Job description

Title

Network Engineer/Architect

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Duration

6 Months

Position Overview

The Senior Network Engineer/Architect is a key leadership role responsible for the design, implementation, and advanced support of the organization’s mission‑critical global network infrastructure. This position requires deep, hands‑on expertise with Juniper and Palo Alto Networks, specializing in complex service provider and large enterprise network technologies, including BGP, MPLS, QoS, and ensuring seamless transport for services such as VoIP and high‑volume IP Video Surveillance (IPVS). The ideal candidate is a technical leader who bridges architectural vision with operational execution.

Work Activities

• Architect, plan, and deploy highly available, scalable, and secure WAN, LAN, and data center networks using Juniper (e.g., MX Routers, EX/QFX Switches) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
• Develop and maintain the MPLS core network architecture, including L2/L3 VPNs, Traffic Engineering (TE), and Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)/Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP)
• Design and implement complex BGP routing policies for multi‑homed internet connectivity, inter‑AS communication, and global route optimization
• Lead the network aspects of strategic projects, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and best practices
• Design, implement, and fine‑tune Quality of Service (QoS) policies (e.g., queuing, policing, shaping, classification) across the network to guarantee optimal performance for critical services
• Ensure reliable delivery and transport of VoIP services, including configuration and management of related infrastructure (e.g., Session Border Controllers, gateways) and their seamless integration
• Architect, plan, and support the network infrastructure specifically for IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) systems, including camera‑to‑VMS communication and storage networking
• Conduct network capacity planning and traffic analysis to accurately forecast bandwidth requirements for high‑resolution, continuous recording IP cameras (e.g., H.264/H.265 streams)
• Design and manage the secure VLAN segmentation and network zoning strategy for all IPVS infrastructure, including ensuring proper PoE/PoE+ power budgets on supporting switches
• Configure and manage all features on Juniper SRX Series Firewalls and Palo Alto Networks Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), including Security Policies, NAT, VPNs, User‑ID, and Application‑ID
• Enforce robust network security policies for all segmented networks, including implementing 802.1x authentication for camera and other endpoint access where required
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support for complex network incidents and performance issues, ensuring rapid resolution and root‑cause analysis
• Utilize network monitoring tools and packet capture analysis (Wireshark) to diagnose and resolve high‑level network, voice, and video stream issues

Skills & Experience of the Assigned Staff / Required

• 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a Network Architect or Lead Senior role
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Juniper Junos OS across routers (e.g., MX Series), switches (e.g., EX/QFX Series), and SRX firewalls
• Expert‑level knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), including path manipulation, route filtering, and peering
• Extensive experience designing and operating Multi‑Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks, including LDP, RSVP‑TE, and L2/L3 VPNs
• Proven expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management, App‑ID, Content‑ID, and WildFire integration
• Strong, verifiable experience in designing and troubleshooting networks that support high‑volume, real‑time traffic, including QoS for VoIP and IP Video