Senior Network Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for an onsite Beachwood, OH engagement. This 12+ month contract requires extensive enterprise networking and security expertise across Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, and SD-WAN.

You will design, deploy, and administer complex WAN/LAN and cloud-network integrations, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure PCI/HIPAA compliance while delivering reliable, documented infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in network support and engineering.
• Design, configure, and deploy Cisco routing/switching, Fortinet FortiGate, SD-WAN, Meraki and wireless.
• Strong Fortinet FortiGate SDWAN skills are mandatory.
• Manage secure Azure networking including ExpressRoute/VNet peering.
• Administer firewalls (FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto) and policy mgmt.
• Troubleshoot Cisco/Meraki/FORTINET devices; diagnose BGP/OSPF/VPN issues.
• Monitor performance, security and PCI/HIPAA compliance.
• Documentation of network diagrams, inventory, processes; lead cross-team projects.
• IaC/automation experience; offshore/onshore leadership experience.

Skills

Networking architecture

Cisco routing & switching

Fortinet FortiGate

SD-WAN (Viptela/Fortinet)

Meraki wireless

Azure VNet/ExpressRoute

BGP/OSPF

WAN/LAN design

IaC / automation (Python)

English communication

Tools

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Palo Alto

Wireshark

NetFlow

VeloCloud

Meraki gear

VPN technologies

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Network Engineer. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Beachwood, OH (Onsite).

Job ID:26-28853

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in network support and engineering.
• Design, configure, and deploy comprehensive enterprise-grade Cisco routing/switching, Fortinet/FortiGate, SD-WAN (Viptela/Fortinet), Meraki and wireless solutions.
• Strong Fortinet/FortiGate based SDWAN skills are mandatory
• Administer and manage secure network connections in Microsoft Azure, including VNet peering, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute.
• Expert-level administration of Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, NAT, and threat prevention.
• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco/Meraki and Fortinet network devices, including routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Act as the top-tier escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing tools like Wireshark and NetFlow to resolve BGP/OSPF/VPN issues.
• Monitor network performance, capacity planning, and ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI, HIPAA).
• Oversee WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.
• Implement and support wireless network solutions, ensuring robust and secure wireless access.
• Perform network troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network-related projects and initiatives.
• Monitor network performance and security, implementing improvements as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of up-to-date network diagrams, network configurations, inventory (IPAM), processes, and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains cutting-edge.
• Excellent and highly proficient with English spoken and written skills
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or automation (Python, Ansible).
• Excellent proven leadership qualities managing a offshore/onshore team and client stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of Cisco & Fortinet/FortiGate hardware and protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
• Extensive experience with VeloCloud & Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco/Fortinet wireless architectures.
• Proficient in Fortinet (NSE 4-8), Palo Alto (PCNSE), and Cisco ASA/Firepower, including VPN technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• Strong ITIL v4 knowledge
• Leadership qualities and experience working directly with client leadership and business stakeholders and managing their expectations.

Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.