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Advanced Network Engineer

PeopleNTech LLC
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • $75 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

Indent: SF_OP_207326-1-2
Role: Advanced Network Engineer
Location: Johnston RI / Holtsville NY / Lincolnshire IL (100% Onsite – please look for candidates local to any of these locations)
Max Rate: $75/hr

What We're Looking For:
As an Advanced Network Engineer, you will be a vital leader within our Global IT Network Team. In this role, you won't just keep things running—you will serve as the technical spearhead for complex, global network implementations. You will help shape the future of client infrastructure by establishing network architecture standards and directing the deployment of innovative solutions.
If you are passionate about driving enterprise-level IT infrastructure forward, collaborating seamlessly across a global IT landscape, and mentoring junior engineers to reach their full potential, we want you on our team.

What You Will Do:
Architecture, Design & Strategy
  • Architect the Future: Lead the research, design, and planning of our enterprise network and network security architecture.
  • Evaluate & Innovate: Perform advanced technology evaluations and Proof of Concept (PoC) testing. Develop network security solutions, including financial analysis of alternatives, to meet evolving business needs.
  • Set the Standard: Develop, review, and approve installation requirements across LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers, and related network devices.
  • M&A Integration: Lead network assessments for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Analyze pre-built environments and develop project timelines to establish standardization.
Security, Resilience & Compliance
  • Ensure Business Continuity: Design and implement robust network infrastructure to support critical Disaster Recovery and Cyber Recovery exercises.
  • Strengthen Posture: Continuously review system network security measures and implement necessary enhancements while strictly adhering to change control processes.
  • Maintain Compliance: Ensure all network operations comply with applicable policies, procedures, and industry best practices, while providing Level 3 validation of network security changes.
Operations, Support & Leadership
  • Act as the Expert: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide strategic consulting support to business stakeholders.
  • Level 3 Escalation: Respond to complex Network Security and Operations incidents, providing advanced troubleshooting, thorough post-event analysis, and participating in an on-call rotation.
  • Drive Project Delivery: Independently manage projects, deliverables, and timelines for ongoing system upgrades.
  • Empower the Team: Champion "shift-left" opportunities by producing detailed High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles.
Core Networking, Cloud & Security Expertise
  • Deep Networking Knowledge: Master-level understanding of data networking theory, advanced routing (BGP, OSPF), TCP/IP fundamentals, directory services, and complex LAN/WAN switching topologies.
  • WAN & Cloud Infrastructure: Proven hands-on experience manipulating routing metrics for WAN protocols. Thorough understanding of cloud networks (AWS/Azure/GCP), specifically designing intra- and inter-cloud secure routing utilizing native cloud technologies alongside enterprise firewalls.
  • Advanced Security Foundation: Deep knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and zero-trust concepts. Strong understanding of how systems are compromised based on known vulnerabilities to proactively secure the network.
Leadership & Business Acumen
  • Technical Mentorship: A natural leader who provides clear direction, guides cross-functional teams on standardized technology integration, and leads junior technical staff by example.
  • Global & Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrates strong empathy for global cultural differences and a highly customer-centric approach to IT support.
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Top-tier troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills under pressure, paired with excellent communication skills to consult with cross-functional stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive, proven experience in enterprise-level network engineering, network security, and infrastructure architecture.
  • Demonstrated experience operating within a large, complex, global IT environment.
  • Zscaler Zero Trust Ecosystem: Deep familiarity with Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), Zscaler Digital Experience (ZDX), and Zscaler Branch Connectors (ZTB).
  • Data Center Automation & Visibility: Hands-on experience utilizing Cisco Nexus Dashboard for centralized fabric management, proactive network monitoring, and operational automation across complex data center environments.
  • Enterprise Wireless & Edge: Proficiency in HPE Mist Wireless, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Enterprise Wireless technologies.
  • Next-Generation Firewalls: Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, supported by an active Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or Administrator (PCNSA) certification to validate deep expertise in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise firewall.
  • Travel Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% globally or domestically as needed for major project implementations or M&A integrations architectures.

Certification:
  • CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise and/or Data Center)
  • JNCIP-MistAI
  • Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE)
  • CISSP or PCNSE

Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Clara, CA

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • BGPunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expertunmatched
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
  • Centralized Operations/Managementunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
  • Cisco Nexus Switchesunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Networksunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Cryptographic Protocolsunmatched
  • Delivery Managementunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Ecosystemsunmatched
  • Fabric Managementunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professionalunmatched
  • Knowledge Baseunmatched
  • Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
  • Low-Level Designunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Network Monitoringunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
  • Network Routersunmatched
  • Network Routingunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Network Supportunmatched
  • Network Testingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proof of Conceptunmatched
  • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Security Architectureunmatched
  • Security Infrastructureunmatched
  • Security Protocolsunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technology Analysisunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Topologyunmatched
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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