Senior. Network Engineer

Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Senior. Network Engineer for their Beachwood, OH location.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy comprehensive enterprise-grade Cisco routing/switching, SD-WAN (Viptela/Fortinet), and wireless solutions.
• Administer and manage secure network connections in Microsoft Azure, including VNet peering, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute.
• Expert-level administration of Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, NAT, and threat prevention.
• Act as the top-tier escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing tools like Wireshark and NetFlow to resolve BGP/OSPF/VPN issues.
• Oversee WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.
• Implement and support wireless network solutions, ensuring robust and secure wireless access.
• Perform network troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network-related projects and initiatives.
• Monitor network performance and security, implementing improvements as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of up-to-date network diagrams, network configurations, inventory (IPAM), processes, and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains cutting-edge.

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of Cisco & Fortinet/FortiGate hardware and protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).
• Extensive experience with Viptela & Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco/Fortinet wireless architectures.
• Proficient in Fortinet (NSE 4-8), Palo Alto (PCNSE), and Cisco ASA/Firepower, including VPN technologies.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Azure Virtual Networking.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• Relevant certifications: CCNP(Cisco), NSE 4-8 (Fortinet)
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in network support and engineering.
• Highly proficient with English spoken and written skills
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or automation (Python, Ansible).
• Years of Experience: 15.00 Years of Experience

Skills:

• Category Name Required Importance Experience
• Iaas:Automation & Analytics Ansible Yes 1
• Iaas:Data Networks Switching & Routing Cisco Yes 1
• IaaS:Infra Security Cisco ASA Firewall Yes 1
• IaaS:Infra Security Fortinet FortiGate Yes 1
• Information Security Cisco Viptela Yes 1
• Integrated Threat Management Palo Alto Next Gen Firewalls Yes 1
• QEA_NEW Terraform Yes 1
• Skill_New Fortinet SDWAN Yes 1

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities