Senior Network Engineer

1 month ago

McLean, United States Bounteous Remote Work Freelance Full time

We are seeking a Contract Senior Network Engineer to provide network engineering and Tier 3 support for our client's data centers and cloud networks across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical engineer with hands-on experience in the design, configuration, and deployment of routing/switching and firewall technologies (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto).

This is a hybrid position and is required to be on-site at our client's offices in McLean, Virginia 3x/week. Additionally, this role has an on-call rotation schedule, but is expected to be flexible to to assist Network Operations during major outages as needed.

Role and Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain the data center network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performanceSupport Palo Alto Networks products, with a focus on Next-Generation Firewall and PanoramaImplement and configure routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies (VPN, VxLAN, Spine-Leaf topology, 802.1Q, VRF, L2) to support diverse applications and servicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand networking requirements and provide effective solutionsLearn and develop automation scripts using Ansible and/or Python to streamline network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring tasksMonitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis to resolve incidents promptlyParticipate in capacity planning, network security, and disaster recovery strategies; document relevant SOPs/Visio for network repositoriesStay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data center networking and automationDiagnose, solve, and provide root cause analysis for network-related issues; determine how to improve MTTD and MTTRCoordinate with Operations on the design, build, and production readiness of network, security, and voice infrastructure solutions to support mission critical production environmentsMentor junior operations and engineering team members Provide technical guidance to project teams; design and lead complete network solutions reviewsExplain technical solutions and challenges in a simplified, meaningful way to a variety of stakeholdersFlexible to to assist Network Operations during major outages (outside of on-call rotation schedule) as needed
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience5-7 years of relevant experience in IT network engineering, network security and/or operationsProven experience as a Network/Security Engineer, with a focus on data center routing/switching and firewallsProficient in configuring and troubleshooting equipment from major vendors (Arista, Cisco, Palo Alto)Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols (BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, Spine-Leaf topology)Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools (SNMP, NetFlow, syslog)Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and programming languages such as PythonExcellent problem-solving skills; ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic, team environment Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders Solid understanding of network protocols and firewallsFamiliarity with cloud service and technology infrastructureProactive and self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve personal goals, learn, and grow Ability to work independently with minimal oversightExcellent written and verbal communication skills Proactive; driven by the goal of customer satisfaction Innovative in providing solutions; enjoys taking on challenges with calculated riskA fast learner; proven success picking up new technologies/tools quickly and proficiently Ability to work on-site at our client's offices in McLean, Virginia 3x/weekFlexibility in schedule to assist Network Operations during major outages as needed

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