Sr. Network Engineer/Network Engineer

Talantir; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect in Philadelphia, onsite five days a week. You will lead the design, deployment, and operation of global network infrastructure, with deep hands-on Juniper and Palo Alto expertise, focusing on MPLS, BGP, QoS, VoIP, and IP Video Surveillance (IPVS).

The role blends architectural vision with practical implementation, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable networks for mission‑critical services and ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in network engineering.
• 3+ years in network architect or lead senior role.
• Hands-on Juniper/Junos MX/EX/QFX/SRX and Palo Alto environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and deploy highly available WAN, LAN, and data center networks using Juniper MX/EX/QFX and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Develop and maintain MPLS core including L2/L3 VPNs and traffic engineering.
• Design and implement complex BGP routing policies for multi-homed and inter-AS connectivity.
• Lead network strategy initiatives aligned with business objectives and security standards.
• Design, implement, and fine‑tune QoS policies for VoIP and video services.
• Ensure reliable VoIP delivery and IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) integration.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support and perform root-cause analysis.

Job description

Hiring: Sr. Network Engineer / Architect (10+ Years Experience)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite – 5 Days/Week)

Visa: Preferred US Citizens Only

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer / Architect to lead the design, implementation, and advanced support of mission‑critical, global network infrastructure. This pivotal technical leadership role requires deep, hands‑on expertise in Juniper and Palo Alto Networks environments, along with strong command of large enterprise and service provider technologies such as BGP, MPLS, and QoS. The ideal candidate will bridge strategic architectural vision with operational excellence, ensuring reliable transport for key services including VoIP and high‑volume IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and deploy highly available, scalable, and secure WAN, LAN, and Data Center networks using:Juniper (MX Routers, EX/QFX Switches)Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Develop and maintain the MPLS core network architecture, including:L2/L3 VPNsTraffic Engineering (TE)LDP / RSVP
• Design and implement complex BGP routing policies for:Multi-homed internet connectivityInter-AS communicationGlobal route optimization
• Lead network strategy initiatives aligned with business objectives and security standards
• Design, implement, and fine‑tune Quality of Service (QoS) policies:QueuingPolicingShapingClassification
• Ensure reliable VoIP service delivery, including:Session Border ControllersGatewaysSeamless integration
• Architect and support network infrastructure for IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) systems:Camera-to-VMS communicationStorage networkingVLAN segmentation & zoningPoE / PoE+ power budget management
• Conduct capacity planning & traffic analysis for high-resolution H.264 / H.265 video streams
• Configure and manage:Juniper SRX FirewallsPalo Alto NGFWs (Security Policies, NAT, VPNs, User-ID, App-ID)
• Enforce strong security policies including:802.1x authenticationNetwork segmentation
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support
• Perform packet analysis using Wireshark
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex network, voice, and video issues

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in Network Engineering
• 3+ years in Network Architect or Lead Senior role
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Juniper Junos OS:MX Series RoutersEX/QFX SwitchesSRX Firewalls
• Expert‑level BGP knowledge:Path manipulationRoute filteringPeering
• Extensive experience with MPLS networks:LDPRSVP-TEL2/L3 VPNs
• Strong expertise in Palo Alto Networks:PanoramaApp-IDContent-IDWildFire
• Proven experience supporting high‑volume, real‑time traffic environments:QoS for VoIPIP Video networks

Additional Details

• Onsite role – 5 days/week
• Physical office location: Philadelphia, PA

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