Senior Network Engineer

Vertex Solutions Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to maintain and optimize the network infrastructure, focusing on security and performance. This remote role involves designing, implementing, and managing network solutions, ensuring reliability and security across physical and cloud technologies. Candidates must have proven experience with Fortinet and Cisco technologies and possess relevant certifications. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to our client's success in the Enterprise Insurance sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience in network implementations and security.
• Expertise in configuring Fortinet and Cisco devices required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and VPN.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement and manage network security measures.

Skills

Network Automation

Fortinet

Cisco

Azure Networking

Vulnerability Remediation

Network Monitoring

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

FortiGate

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

ServiceNow

Job description

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Immediate Contract to hire need at our Enterprise Insurance client for an experienced Sr. Network Engineer on a remote basis with up to 10% travel in the US.

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***Looking for someone strong with Network Automation, Fortinet/Fortigate Firewalls and Access Points, Cisco, as well as Azure networking expertise

Job Summary

The Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of the Networking and Security Technologies. These systems include physical, virtual, and cloud-based technologies. The role focuses on optimizing uptime, performance, resource allocation, and security to meet and exceed organizational needs. Additionally, the Network Engineer proactively analyzes existing systems and applications and provides recommendations for improvements and remediations for network shortcomings.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Implement and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, breaches, and other vulnerabilities.

Configure and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls.

Develop and maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configuration guides, and policies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network requirements for various projects and initiatives.

Perform network capacity planning and optimization to meet future business needs.

Stay current with industry trends and advancements in network technologies and best practices.

Provide technical support and guidance to other IT staff and end-users.

Communicate project status, challenges, and successes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Execute additional tasks and projects as required by your manager, ensuring they are completed professionally and within deadlines.

Technical Skills / Experience

As a Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our organization’s IT infrastructure. Your expertise should encompass the following areas:

Fortinet Technologies: Demonstrated expertise in configuring and managing Fortinet devices, including FortiGate Firewalls, FortiWiFi, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer. Proficient in designing and implementing security policies to protect network resources and ensure secure application deployment. Knowledgeable in advanced Fortinet features such as SSL VPN, IPSec VPN, and high availability configurations. Experienced in utilizing Fortinet tools and platforms for centralized firewall management, log analysis, and reporting. Stay updated with the latest Fortinet technologies and best practices, and provide recommendations for optimizing network security and performance using Fortinet solutions.

Azure Networking: Proficient in Azure networking services, including virtual networks (VNets), subnets, and network security groups (NSGs). Strong understanding of Azure ExpressRoute and VPN gateways, as well as Azure Load Balancer and Traffic Manager for achieving high availability and scalability. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing secure network architectures in Azure, including network security best practices such as network segmentation and secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments. Proficient in troubleshooting network connectivity issues and optimizing network performance in Azure. Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure networking features and capabilities, and proactively evaluate and recommend the adoption of new technologies to improve network efficiency and security in Azure environments.

Cisco Technologies: Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, including experience in switch deployment, patching, and configuration management. Strong understanding of Cisco IOS and NX-OS operating systems. Knowledgeable in implementing and optimizing VLANs, spanning tree protocols, and link aggregation for efficient network connectivity. Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving network issues using Cisco diagnostic tools and commands.

Vulnerability Remediation: Possesses expert knowledge in effectively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities within network appliances. Proficient in implementing robust remediation strategies to mitigate security risks and fortify the overall network infrastructure. Demonstrates a strong understanding of industry-leading best practices and standards for comprehensive vulnerability management. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and develop tailored remediation plans. Maintains a proactive approach by remaining up-to-date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities, providing timely recommendations and solutions to enhance the security posture of network appliances.

ServiceNow or relevant CMDB: Must have experience with change management and incident handling practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an understanding of incident priorities and resolution.

Network Monitoring: Must have experience in network monitoring. The ideal candidate will be able to proactively identify network issues and act on the remediation process while following the process for business communication and technology implementation.

Candidate MUST be a self-starter, work well within a team environment, have excellent communication skills, be comfortable and committed to troubleshooting complex network problems and be able to meet or exceed project timelines.

Requirements and Qualifications:

3-5 years minimum of experience network implementations, diagramming, code updating and firmware patching, project planning, and management of third party vendors.

BS or MS degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivelent experience.

Fortinet certifications (NSE4 or higher)

Cisco certifications (CCNA or higher)

Industry standard network monitoring and management tools.

Network protocols: BGP, Static Routing, SD-WAN, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.

Strong Oral and Written communication skills.

• Works well on a team or individually.

Vertex Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Financial Services

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