Senior Network Engineer

TechDigital Group; Hanover Township (NJ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid-level Network Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC site-to-site VPNs, ensuring optimal network performance, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You'll work closely with clients and vendors, authoring technical documentation and troubleshooting any connectivity issues. If you're passionate about networking and ready to take on new challenges in a flexible remote environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on IPSEC VPN.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot IPSEC site-to-site VPNs and document network diagrams.
• Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues.

Skills

Cisco IPSEC VPN

Communication Skills

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Network Performance Monitoring

Change Management

Documentation Skills

Education

CCNA or higher certification

Tools

Cisco Routers

Palo Alto Firewalls

Visio

Arista Switches

Python

Job description

IDEAL BACKGROUND:

The ideal candidate will be a Mid-level network engineer with Cisco IPSEC VPN experience. We need network engineers familiar with building IPSEC site-to-site VPN tunnels, using Cisco CLI. Along with these technical skills, this position also requires outstanding communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate will be dealing with multiple external 3rd party companies, negotiating VPN variables, coordinating, and scheduling the changes, and troubleshooting connectivity issues after deployment.

TOP REQUIREMENTS:

1. Years of experience: 6+ years
2. Configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
3. Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
4. Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders
5. Flexible work schedule with ability to make after hours changes.

What experience will set candidates apart from one another?

1. Hands on experience with Cisco routers building site-to-site IPSEC tunnels.
2. Clear and articulate verbal and written/documentation skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
2. Author technical documentation such as network diagrams
3. Monitor network performance and implement performance tuning when necessary
4. Diagnose connectivity problems and resolve network issues
5. Work closely with clients and vendors on implementation of products and services
6. Ensure security and operational standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with compliance requirements, HIPAA standards, and industry best practices
7. Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance only on the most complex tasks
8. Communicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, clients, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

1. CCNA or higher certification
2. Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
3. Experience in Arista switch management
4. Experience in Palo Alto firewalls
5. Documentation skills and use of programs such as Visio
6. Skilled in a scripting language such as Python
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

This is for USA Remote and total roles increased to 7. Below additional inputs shared is basis customer interview to find the best fit. Please submit profiles only if they are genuine and really good to save everyone's time.

Customer is looking for someone:

• Who can work independently and be a Team Player
• Knows how to deal with processes like Change management, escalation management etc.
• Good communication and body language

Technical Skills

Skill Matrix	Self-rating out of 10	Years of experience
Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VRF):
Security (Firewall):
Network Design:
Migration exp (Transformation of network):
Merging 2 different networks:

Additional inputs:

• Out of box questions non-related to networking and they will check the reaction.
• Scenario based questions related to network designs.