Senior Network Engineer- Onsite

Enterprise Network Architecture & Cloud Networking

• Design and evolve enterprise network architecture across campus, branch, data center, and Azure environments.
• Develop network strategies for routing, switching, segmentation, resiliency, security, and hybrid connectivity.
• Lead Azure networking administration and design, including:
  • Virtual Networks (VNets)
  • Subnets
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • Route Tables
  • DNS Services
  • Load Balancers
  • Private Connectivity Solutions
• Design and validate hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premises and Azure-hosted services.
• Create technical standards, reference architectures, implementation plans, and operational documentation.

Security & Secure Access Technologies

• Design and support Zero Trust access solutions using:
  • Zscaler Branch Connector
  • Zscaler Cloud Connector
  • Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)
• Develop secure cloud egress strategies and policy-based traffic steering.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to maintain secure network operations.

SD-WAN & Network Modernization

• Lead design and administration of VeloCloud SD-WAN environments.
• Configure transport failover, QoS, path selection, routing policies, and cloud integrations.
• Support enterprise networking modernization, migrations, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.

Data Center Networking

• Design and support Cisco Nexus-based data center networking infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain network virtualization, segmentation, and distributed security policies using VMware NSX.
• Support high-availability architectures, failover planning, capacity management, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, overlay/underlay, and segmentation issues.

Operations & Incident Response

• Monitor network performance and availability across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Perform root-cause analysis and lead resolution efforts during critical incidents.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Manufacturing & Physical Infrastructure

• Support plant-floor connectivity and operational technology requirements.
• Design and maintain structured cabling systems, fiber infrastructure, network cabinets, patch panels, and UPS systems.
• Manage large-scale network installation and expansion projects across manufacturing facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Be onsite in Charlotte North Carolina 
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, architecture, and implementation.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Enterprise routing and switching
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
  • DNS, DHCP, VPNs
  • Network segmentation and security
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking services.
• Advanced experience with Cisco Nexus networking platforms.
• Experience designing or supporting VMware NSX environments.
• Experience implementing and operating VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions.
• Experience with Zscaler technologies, including Branch Connector, Cloud Connector, and/or ZPA.
• Proven ability to lead network migrations, deployments, troubleshooting efforts, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert-level experience designing large-scale hybrid enterprise network architectures.
• Experience with Azure private connectivity and cloud security architecture.
• Experience integrating SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE) platforms.
• Background supporting manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments.
• Experience with automation, scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), or network observability tools.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • Cisco CCNP or CCIE
  • Microsoft Azure Certifications
  • VMware Certifications
  • VeloCloud Certifications
  • Zscaler Certifications

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