Sr. Network Engineer - NYC- Need Local F2F

Softcom Systems Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Softcom Systems Inc in New York seeks a senior network engineer who can lead projects, design LAN/WAN architectures, and work independently on complex deployments.

The role requires 8+ years in network engineering with Cisco platforms, Linux, cloud networking, Kubernetes, and automation tools such as Ansible; strong documentation and vendor coordination a must.

Experience with testing in LAB environments, certification processes, and cross-vendor strategy development is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of extensive LAN/WAN network design and validation.
• Experience with testing and certification in LAB environments.
• CCIE or CCNP level experience or higher.
• Strong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, IGMP, PIM, and multicast.
• Proficient with Cisco/Arista platforms and related tooling.
• Linux administration, networking, and automation fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network engineering projects and coordinate cross‑vendor efforts.
• Design and validate LAN/WAN architectures and ensure certification readiness.
• Develop test plans and oversee certification of new code and configurations.
• Manage testing, PoC evaluations, and vendor coordination in global teams.
• Produce design documents and engineering guidelines for certification.
• Implement automation and use tools like Ansible and ROBOT Framework.

Skills

Project leadership

Independent work

LAN/WAN design

Networking protocols

Linux administration

Cloud networking

Kubernetes architecture

eBPF networking

Python scripting

Ansible automation

ROBOT framework

Vendor management

Tools

Cisco IOS/XE/NXOS

Catalyst/Nexus switches

Arista platforms

IXIA/Spirent

Kubernetes (kubectl)

GitHub

Ansible

Robot Framework

Job description

Senior level, experienced, can lead projects and work independently.

8+ years of experience required with extensive experience with LAN/WAN network design,

engineering, and code/ feature certification/ validation.

Experience with testing design and certification of products in LAB environments is highly

CCIE or at a min CCNP level experience.

Skills Required:

Demonstrate knowledge of working with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IGMP and PIM.

Experience with Cisco Platforms such as Catalyst and Nexus.

Knowledge of certification of new code, and bug Scrubs on IOS/ XE/ NXOS/ and limited XR.

Good foundation in Linux administration, networking, and automation.

Cloud-native networking concepts, including Kubernetes architecture, container networking

(CNI), and operational tools such as kubectl.

Familiarity with eBPF-based networking and security, particularly platforms such as Cilium is

major plus. This includes policy enforcement, observability, service load balancing, BGP

integration, and troubleshooting using eBPF maps and kernel-level telemetry

Good knowledge of Python, Github.

Ansible playbooks authoring and how to integrate Ansible with ROBOT framework for seamless

automation is beneficial.

Some proficiency in the ROBOT Framework is a big plus

Experience with Arista Platforms such as 7280, 7504, 7060 etc.

Experience developing strategies with multiple vendors.

Experienced with creating design documents for each certification which includes engineering

guidelines.

Experience with Tools such as IXIA and / or Spirent to test and certify various designs and

troubleshoot networks issues.

Excellent knowledge of IP Routing, BGP, OSPF, and layer2 protocols like Spanning-tree.

Understanding of network protocols, network platforms such as Cisco/Arista to design and

troubleshoot new implementations.

Multicast: IGMPv2/3, PIM-SM, Static RP, RP-Anycast, MSDP.

IP Routing Platforms, ISR4k, ASR1K, Catalyst.

Cisco/ Arista Switching Platforms Catalyst switches.

strong knowledge of Switching and Switching mechanisms like CEF, TCAM.

Experience with MAB/ Port Security/ NAC/ 802.1x/ QoS/ IPSec is desirable.

Understanding of new protocols being deployed intra and inter Data Center.

AWS (or Azure cloud equivalent) is desirable.

Data Center power and cooling, cabling 10/ 25G/ 40G/ 50G/ 100G.

Cloud computing, Virtualization industry standard and trends, server technologies a plus.

Router hardening technologies, DDoS mitigation, routing protocol encryption, SSH

implementation, out-of-band network design, 802.1x, NAC, IPSec.

L2 and L3 QoS are a plus.

Other Requirements:

Manage vendors, coordinate testing and evaluate PoC.

Possess ability to quickly and effectively interpret data.

Possess ability to perform very complex implementations with little or no guidance and/or

oversight from a project manager.

Ability to work independently and within a global testing team environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a strong must - candidate must possess

excellent business writing and presentation skills.

Ability to prioritize effectively with good time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong logical and analytical skills

Deep sense of ownership/accountability / must think as an owner and be proactive is a huge