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Senior Network Engineer

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    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Ansibleunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • BGPunmatched
    • BGP Routing Protocolunmatched
    • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
    • Capacity Utilizationunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Cisco Catalyst Switchesunmatched
    • Cisco Certificationsunmatched
    • Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System)unmatched
    • Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
    • Cisco Nexus Switchesunmatched
    • Cisco Switchesunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Networksunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Enterprise Protectionunmatched
    • Environmental Issuesunmatched
    • Firewallsunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol)unmatched
    • High Availabilityunmatched
    • IPsec (IP Security)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Local Area Network (LAN)unmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
    • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
    • Network Connectivityunmatched
    • Network Monitoringunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
    • Network Routingunmatched
    • Network Securityunmatched
    • Network Supportunmatched
    • Network Switchingunmatched
    • Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)unmatched
    • Security Infrastructureunmatched
    • Security Policyunmatched
    • Spanning Tree Protocolsunmatched
    • VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
    • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
    • VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)unmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched

    Description

    Senior Network Engineer
    Job Number: 26-01328

    Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for our client in Houston, TX.

    ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

    Position Overview:
    • Seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise network and security infrastructure.
    • This individual will serve as a Senior Technical Resource responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of Cisco networking and Fortinet security technologies.
    • The ideal consultant will have extensive experience with Cisco routing and switching, advanced expertise in the Fortinet Security Fabric, and a proven track record of troubleshooting complex network and security issues in enterprise environments.
    • This role requires a hands-on engineer who can quickly assess existing environments, execute improvements, and provide operational support while collaborating with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams.
    • The successful consultant will be a hands-on senior engineer with deep expertise in Cisco networking and Fortinet security technologies, capable of quickly integrating into an existing team and contributing immediately to operational support, security initiatives, and network modernization efforts.

    Responsibilities:
    • Network Engineering:
      • Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and data center networking environments.
      • Configure and support Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.
      • Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues.
      • Manage routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
      • Support high-availability network architectures and disaster recovery initiatives.
      • Lead network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancement projects.
    • Fortinet Security Engineering:
      • Administer and support Fortinet Security Fabric solutions.
      • Design, implement, and optimize: FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiClient, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSwitch, FortiAP
      • Configure and maintain site-to-site VPNs, SSL VPNs, and IPsec VPNs.
      • Manage SD-WAN deployments and security policies.
      • Perform firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and security hardening activities.
      • Support Fortinet High Availability (HA) deployments and upgrades.
    • Operations & Support:
      • Provide Tier III escalation support for critical network and security incidents.
      • Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for outages and performance issues.
      • Monitor network performance and capacity utilization.
      • Create and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and operational procedures.
      • Participate in change management and maintenance activities.

    Required Qualifications:
    • 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
    • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
    • 5+ years of experience supporting Fortinet security solutions in enterprise environments.
    • Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site network environments.
    • Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and security issues.
    • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
    • Technical Skills:
      • Cisco Networking: Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Platforms, Cisco IOS and NX-OS, Routing and Switching, VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), EtherChannel, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP / VRRP, QoS, Network Segmentation, WAN technologies
      • Fortinet Technologies: FortiGate Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiEMS, FortiClient, FortiAuthenticator, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, Security Fabric, SD-WAN, IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, High Availability (HA), IPS / IDS, Web Filtering, Application Control
      • Cloud & Connectivity: Azure networking concepts, AWS networking concepts, Hybrid connectivity, VPN technologies, ExpressRoute and / or Direct Connect experience preferred

    Preferred Skills:
    • CCNP Enterprise or equivalent Cisco certification.
    • Fortinet FCP, FCSS, or NSE certifications.
    • Experience with network automation using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
    • Experience with monitoring and network management platforms.
    • Prior experience in highly available enterprise environments.

    If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
    • 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
    • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
    • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

    If interested, you may contact:
    Homer Ballega
    homer.ballega@eclaro.com
    201-375-9070
    Homer Ballega | LinkedIn

    Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1999
    Websitehttp://www.eclaroit.com

    About Company

    Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:

    • Technology and Business Consulting
    • Financial Services and Insurance
    • Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
    • Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities

    Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:

    • Consulting
    • Professional Hiring
    • Global Integrated Delivery™
    • Managed Services

    Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.

    Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.

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