Network L3 Engineer (Fulltime)

TestingXperts; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TestingXperts in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Network L3 Engineer for a hybrid, full-time role. The position requires Palo Alto firewall expertise, AWS Networking, Cisco routing & switching, and proactive monitoring.

As part of the team you will design and implement complex network architectures, resolve security threats, configure BGP, ensure high availability, perform audits, and mentor L1/L2 engineers, while engaging with vendors.

Qualifications

• CCNP or CCIE certification required.
• Advanced routing and switching with BGP/EIGRP.
• Experience with Cisco ASA platforms.
• Strong VLANs, Spanning-Tree, Port-Channels knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex network architectures and solutions.
• Investigate and resolve advanced network security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols like BGP.
• Design and implement high-availability solutions (redundant links, failover).
• Perform network audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 and L2 support engineers.
• Engage with vendors for advanced technical support and escalation.

Skills

BGP

EIGRP

WAN Technologies

VLANs

Spanning Tree

Port-Channels

F5 experience

Cisco ASA

Disaster Recovery

Critical Thinking

Education

CCNP or CCIE

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco ASA

F5

Job description

Role: Network L3 Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City UT 84116 (Hybrid)

FTE Only

Palo Alto firewall expertise; AWS Networking; Cisco routing & switching and connectivity, and proactive monitoring and troubleshooting

• Design and implement complex network architectures and solutions.
• Investigate and resolve advanced network security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols like BGP.
• Design and implement high-availability solutions (e.g., redundant links, failover mechanisms).
• Perform network audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 and L2 support engineers.
• Engage with vendors for advanced technical support and escalation.

Role: Network L3 Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City UT 84116 (Hybrid)

FTE Only

Skills Needed: Palo Alto firewall expertise; AWS Networking; Cisco routing & switching and connectivity, and proactive monitoring and troubleshooting

Accountabilities

• Design and implement complex network architectures and solutions.
• Investigate and resolve advanced network security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols like BGP.
• Design and implement high-availability solutions (e.g., redundant links, failover mechanisms).
• Perform network audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 and L2 support engineers.
• Engage with vendors for advanced technical support and escalation.

Skillsets Required For The Role

• CCNP or CCIE
• Must have advanced skills and experience with most of the following:
• Strong IP / Routing Fundamentals: BGP, EIGRP, etc.
• WAN Technologies: VPN, QOS, MPLS, VoIP
• Strong Layer2/Ethernet Fundamentals: VLANs, Trunking, Spanning-Tree, Port-Channels
• Redundant connectivity and infrastructure
• Experience with F5 strongly desired
• Expertise in Cisco ASA platforms
• Experience with business continuity, high availability and disaster recovery
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Good team player, willing to share knowledge with the team
• Highly effective communicator (written & verbal)