Network L3 Engineer

PamTen Inc

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Automation, BGP, Best Practices, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Change Management, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Disaster Recovery, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Firewalls, HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol), IPsec (IP Security), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Internet Service Providers, Layer 3 Protocols, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multicast, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Switching, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Site Support, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, QoS (Quality of Service), Radio Frequency, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Attacks, Security Compliance, Security Policy, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, VPN (Virtual Private Network), VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
1 day ago
Role Summary:
Seeking an experienced Network L3 Engineer to provide onsite support for a large enterprise environment. The resource will act as the highest level of technical escalation for complex network issues across SD-WAN, Firewalls, Wireless, Routing, and Switching infrastructure, while driving incident resolution, problem management, optimisation, and network transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide L3 technical support and serve as the final escalation point for network incidents and outages.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues related to SD-WAN, Firewalls, Wireless, Routing, and Switching technologies.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Execute network changes, migrations, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
  • Support major incidents and lead technical bridge calls with customer stakeholders.
  • Analyse network performance and implement optimisation recommendations.
  • Review network designs and provide architecture-level inputs.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.
  • Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate with OEMs, ISPs, and third-party vendors for issue resolution.
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to L1/L2 engineers.
Technical Skills Required
SD-WAN
  • Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Versa or equivalent.
  • Overlay/Underlay troubleshooting.
  • Policy design and deployment.
  • Application-aware routing.
  • WAN optimisation and performance analysis.
Firewall
  • Fortinet FortiGate (Preferred).
  • Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco Firepower.
  • Security policy management.
  • VPN (IPSec/SSL VPN) troubleshooting.
  • NAT, Security Zones, Threat Prevention.
Wireless
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.
  • Cisco Meraki Wireless.
  • Aruba Wireless.
  • RF troubleshooting and wireless performance optimisation.
  • Guest access and authentication troubleshooting.
Routing & Switching
  • Cisco Catalyst/Nexus platforms.
  • Layer 2 & Layer 3 troubleshooting.
  • OSPF, EIGRP, BGP.
  • HSRP, VRRP, STP, EtherChannel.
  • Multicast fundamentals.
  • QoS implementation and troubleshooting.
Additional Skills
  • Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, NetBrain, DNAC, Meraki Dashboard).
  • Packet capture and analysis using Wireshark.
  • Network automation exposure using Python, Ansible, APIs.
  • ITIL Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
  • Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Certifications (Preferred)
  • CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise.
  • Fortinet NSE 4/5/7 or FCSS.
  • Palo Alto PCNSE.
  • Cisco SD-WAN Specialist.
  • Aruba Certified Professional.
Key Competencies
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Ability to handle critical incidents independently.
  • Excellent communication and customer management skills.
  • Experience working in enterprise and multi-site environments.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and provide strategic recommendations.

About the Company

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PamTen Inc