Sr. Network Engineer

Overview

This position sits within our IT Infrastructure division, which handles the combined set of software, hardware, networks, and facilities used to develop, test, deliver, monitor, control, or support IT Services.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic infrastructure team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, managing, and securing our complex network infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud environments, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in routing, switching, security, cloud networking (especially GCP), and automation, ensuring the highest levels of network performance, reliability, and security. You will leverage your expertise in Cisco, Meraki, GCP, automation tools, and security platforms to support a large, sophisticated environment. This position is in-office with a regular on-call schedule

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure including Cisco (ACI, ASA, NextGen FW, VPN, Switching & Routing) and Meraki (SD-WAN, Wireless) components.

   

• Architect, implement, and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) network infrastructure, including Partner Interconnect, Shared VPC, Internal/Regional/Global Load Balancing, Cloud Firewall, and Cloud Armor.

   

• Configure, support, and optimize network performance load balancing and security solutions using vendors such as F5 and Palo Alto Networks.

   

• Develop, implement, and maintain network automation solutions using Python and/or shell scripting, and Terraform for both data center hardware and cloud networking resources.

   

• Manage and support Software Defined Networking (SDN) environments, specifically including Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).

   

• Oversee and troubleshoot core network protocols and services including TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs, LAN/WAN connectivity, and Network Access Control (NAC).

   

• Implement, manage, and monitor network security systems including firewalls, IDS/IPS, internet filtering, anti-virus, application security, secure email gateways, SIEM, and WAF.

   

• Conduct vulnerability testing, implement ongoing monitoring programs, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements (including federal environments).

   

• Support large network environments incorporating virtualization, wireless, and mobile technologies.

   

• Utilize network tracing and packet capture tools for advanced troubleshooting and analysis.

   

• Collaborate effectively with technical teams and communicate complex technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

   

• Support IT operational infrastructure, including business continuity planning and execution.

   

• Manage Active Directory integration points related to network services.

   

• Support environments utilizing Windows Server and Linux operating systems.

   

• Automate code deployment across multiple cloud providers (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure experience beneficial).

• This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones that team members can be required to perform.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in network and/or security administration.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification or demonstrated equivalent competency 
• Technical knowledge and experience equivalent to a two-year program in network engineering or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco and Meraki network components, specifically Meraki SD-WAN and Wireless.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking: Partner Interconnect, Shared VPC, Internal/Regional/Global Load Balancing, Cloud Firewall, Cloud Armor.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and execution.
• Knowledge of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
• Deep understanding and ability to deploy/manage critical network services like DNS, DHCP, NTP, RADIUS, and TACACS+.
• Significant experience automating network tasks using Python and/or shell scripting.
• Proven experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage both data center hardware AND cloud networking resources.
• Experience configuring and supporting network load balancers (e.g., F5) and security platforms (e.g.,