Senior Network Engineer

Take2 Consulting, LLC; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Bedford, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer. This role involves designing and implementing enterprise routing architectures, focusing on Cisco and Juniper infrastructures. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years in network engineering, strong experience with routing protocols like OSPF, ISIS, and BGP, and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include managing network devices, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to operational success. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper routers and switches.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise routing architectures.
• Manage Cisco and Juniper network switches and routers.
• Develop and maintain network documentation.
• Serve as an escalation point for advanced routing troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve complex network issues.

Skills

Network routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP)

Network troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Juniper SRX platforms

Cisco IOS

JunOS

Job description

Overview

Take2 Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to support complex, mission-driven network environments. This role focuses on enterprise routing design, implementation, and operational excellence across Cisco and Juniper infrastructures. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for building resilient, high-performance networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise routing architectures leveraging OSPF, ISIS, and BGP to ensure high availability, efficiency, and performance.
• Administer and manage enterprise network switches and routers from Cisco and Juniper, including Cisco IOS and JunOS updates.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including ConOPS, SOPs/MOPs, and detailed network diagrams.
• Serve as an escalation point for advanced routing and network troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Collaborate with reliability and operations teams to enhance monitoring, alerting, and system metrics.
• Contribute to operational excellence by establishing clear procedures and operational processes.
• Support automation initiatives and management toolkits to improve network efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network designs with mission and organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in an on-call rotation providing 24/7 operational support, including after-hours on-site support when required.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper routers and switches.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols including OSPF, ISIS, and BGP, with proven troubleshooting and optimization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• CCNP (Cisco) and/or JNCIP (Juniper) certifications.
• Experience managing Juniper SRX platforms, routers, and switches, including JunOS upgrades and configurations.
• Familiarity with Juniper automation and monitoring tools.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
• Experience designing, deploying, and administering self-managed MPLS networks.