Senior Network Engineer
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Job Summary
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing implementing securing and maintaining complex enterprise network infrastructures to ensure optimal performance reliability and scalability. The role involves advanced configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco and Fortinet network and security solutions including routers switches firewalls VPNs and wireless systems. The Senior Network Engineer serves as the technical lead for network projects provides guidance to junior engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support business continuity and digital transformation initiatives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design deploy and maintain LAN WAN WLAN and data center network infrastructure using Cisco and Fortinet technologies.
- Configure and optimize Cisco routers switches (Catalyst Nexus) and Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate FortiManager FortiAnalyzer) for secure connectivity.
- Develop and implement network segmentation QoS and traffic management policies to improve performance and security.
- Lead the planning and execution of network upgrades migrations and capacity expansion projects.
- Network Security and Compliance
- Implement and manage Fortinet security solutions including FortiGate FortiAuthenticator FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager.
- Apply Cisco ASA Cisco ISE and Cisco Umbrella security policies to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
- Manage and monitor VPNs (site-to-site SSL) and ensure secure remote connectivity.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and participate in incident response for network-related security events.
- Operations and Support
- Monitor network performance availability and utilization using tools such as SolarWinds Cisco Prime or Forti Analyzer.
- Diagnose and resolve advanced network issues within defined SLAs.
- Maintain network documentation topology diagrams and configuration repositories.
- Provide L3-level support and serve as an escalation point for complex network problems.
- Collaboration and Project Management
- Work closely with system cloud and cybersecurity teams to integrate network systems with enterprise platforms.
- Participate in vendor management procurement and evaluation of new network technologies.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and network policies.
- Lead or assist in the planning of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity network strategies.
- Training and Mentoring
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
- Conduct training sessions on Cisco and Fortinet best practices and technologies.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree in Computer or Electronics.
- Active CCIE certification (Optional)
- Active Fortinet NSE 4 NSE 5 and NSE 7.
- Preferably hold CCNP Enterprise Certifications.
- Preferably hold CCNP Wireless or Cisco Meraki.
- Preferably hold the F5 certification (LTM/ASM Certification).
- Preferably hold Palo Alto Network Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
Additional Information :
- Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to produce presentation to deliver the Training and Technical Solutions.
- Ability to lead technical discussion and workshops with internal teams customers and vendors.
- Ability to share knowledge and educate the team member as well as customers regarding to the new business challenges technologies and solutions.
Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- EIGRP
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
About Company
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