Senior Network Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company located in Orange, CT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and manage complex network infrastructures across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience, deep expertise in networking protocols, and is proficient in network monitoring tools. This is a contract position with a focus on performance analysis and security visibility.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, architecture, and operations.
• Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize large-scale network infrastructure.
• Manage MPLS, DIA, point-to-point circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Proactively monitor network performance and ensure security visibility.

Skills

Network engineering

MPLS

DIA

Point-to-point circuits

AWS Direct Connect

Azure ExpressRoute

Routing protocols

SNMP-based solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco routers

ExtraHop

SolarWinds

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Location: Orange, CT / Onsite

Project Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize our large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+ locations. This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for proactive network monitoring, performance analysis, and security visibility using tools like SNMP-based monitoring, ExtraHop, and other network analytics platforms to ensure optimal uptime, security, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+ locations.
• Manage MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Implement IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.
• Proactively monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and ensure security visibility using SNMP-based monitoring, ExtraHop, and other network analytics platforms.

Skills & Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in network engineering, architecture, and operations.
• Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPN, NAT, ACLs, route maps.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and SNMP-based solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, ThousandEyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with ExtraHop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics.
• Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Cisco Client (802.1X, NAC, auth).
• Architect, deploy, and optimize a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations.

Education

Bachelor’s and above.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract