Senior Network Engineer

Employment Type : Contract - Start with 6 months with multi-year visibility

Key Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of BGP-VPN, EVPN, MPLS, SD-WAN , DNS , IPv4/v6, VPN, Ethernet and InfiniBand networking
• Proven ability to automate and manage networks using Ansible, Terraform, or custom network automation tools such as Netbox.
• Ability to work with operational approaches – on-call/support/monitoring networks, failover procedure/recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable data center network architectures for Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), hybrid/multi-cloud, and edge network environments.
• Troubleshoot and provide in-depth support for network components including firewalls, switches, load balancers, spine/leaf architecture, Infiniband, and storage networking.
• Ensure optimal operation and performance of critical network systems by monitoring, maintaining, and resolving issues with networks, failover procedures, and recovery plans.
• Architect and maintain advanced networking solutions involving BGP-VPN, EVPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, VPN, Ethernet, and Infiniband protocols.
• Utilize network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and custom solutions (e.g., Netbox) to automate configuration, deployment, and management of networks.
• Provide on-call support and monitor network systems to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Implement and improve operational best practices to optimize network performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement network solutions that align with business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network architecture and troubleshooting at a data center level.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with BGP-VPN, EVPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, DNS, IPv4/v6, VPN, Ethernet, and Infiniband networking protocols.
• Strong expertise in network automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or custom solutions (e.g., Netbox).
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and manage complex hybrid/multi-cloud network environments and edge network setups.
• Experience with network components such as firewalls, load balancers, spine/leaf architecture, Infiniband, and storage networking.
• Ability to work with operational processes such as on-call support, network monitoring, and failover/recovery procedures.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving network performance issues in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or other relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with cloud-native network architectures and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with network performance monitoring tools and cloud-based network management platforms.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person