Senior Network Engineer

K2 Services; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join their remote team. This role requires advanced expertise in Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies, along with proficiency in Cisco or Arista switches. You will lead the design and implementation of a robust network infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-level security and performance in complex, customer-facing production settings. If you are passionate about network engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a large multi-platform environment.
• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto and Fortinet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of a scalable network infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco switches

Arista switches

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (PCNSE, NSE, CCIE)

Tools

Palo Alto Networks products

Fortinet products

Cloud networking solutions

Virtualization technologies

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Summary:
K2 Services is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies, along with proficiency in Cisco or Arista switches, to lead and enhance our network infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, implementation, and management of a robust and scalable network infrastructure
2. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers
3. Configure and manage firewalls using Palo Alto and Fortinet technologies to ensure the highest level of security
4. Design and implement complex routing and switching solutions using Cisco or Arista switches
5. Act as the liaison and subject matter expert between architecture, security, and engineering teams to integrate technical solutions into existing, complex, customer-facing production environments
6. Responsible for change management procedures, detailed ownership, planning, and execution of highly complex, secure, high-risk, multifaceted changes
7. Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams and individuals as appropriate
8. Act as a top-level escalation point for all networks and related technical designs
9. Respond to, analyze, and follow up on network issues at all levels to ensure timely resolution
10. Strive to improve communication and teamwork across organizations
11. Other key functions include carrier management, incident management, problem management, capacity management, service acceptance, event management, performance management, and standards compliance, focusing on service restoration, sustainability, and proactive service improvement
12. Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in a large multi-platform environment or equivalent technical experience
• Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco or Arista switches
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, security, and infrastructure
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet products
• Advanced proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco or Arista switches
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, NSE, and CCIE are highly desirable
• Strong troubleshooting skills with extensive work experience; ability to provide situational analysis for networking and telecommunications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer orientation and support experience, with the ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to lead and impact others at all organizational levels
• Proven success in managing concurrent problems effectively in high-pressure environments
• Advanced understanding of business strategy as it relates to network environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Familiarity with cloud networking solutions
• Knowledge of SDN concepts
• Scripting or automation skills for network tasks