Lead Network Engineer
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Job Description
Job Title: Lead Network Engineer
Department: Information Tchnology
Reports to:Director Network Technology
Location: In OfficeOrange CT
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from: $138343.20 $172929
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilledSenior Network Engineerto design implement manage and optimize our largescale complex network infrastructure spanning350 locations. This role involves managingMPLS Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) pointtopoint circuits (P2P) Cloud Connects AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute along with implementingIPSec VPN advanced routing (BGP EIGRP) security policies (NAT ACLs route maps) and network automation.
The ideal candidate will also be responsible forproactive network monitoring performance analysis and security visibilityusing tools likeSNMPbased monitoring ExtraHop and other network analytics platformsto ensure optimal uptime security and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Architect deploy and optimize ascalable highly available and secureenterprise network across350 locations.
Design and maintainMPLS DIA P2P circuits AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRouteto ensure highperformance connectivity.
Engineer and supportIPSec VPN tunnelsfor secure remote access and intersite connectivity.
Implement advancedrouting policiesusingBGP EIGRP OSPF static routes prefix lists ACLs and route maps.
Design and maintainenterprise wireless solutionsincludingCisco WLCs and Access Points.
Administer and maintainCisco routers (ISR ASR) and switches (Catalyst Nexus).
ManageInfoblox DDI (DNS DHCP IPAM) for resilient name resolution.
Configure and maintainCisco ISE for network access control and authentication policies.
Overseenetwork performance monitoring SNMPbased alerting and traffic analysis.
UtilizeExtraHop and other deep packet inspection (DPI) toolsfor realtime traffic visibility and network security monitoring.
Troubleshoot network issues latency packet loss and performance bottlenecks across WAN LAN and cloud interconnects.
EnforceAAA TACACS RADIUS and 802.1X authenticationpolicies.
Develop and enforcefirewall policies NAT configurations and access control lists (ACLs).
Ensure compliance withISO 27001 NIST PCIDSS and other industry security frameworks.
Work withSecurity Operations (SOC) teamsto mitigate threats monitor anomalies and secure network boundaries.
Deploy and maintainSNMPbased monitoring solutions (SolarWinds PRTG Thousand Eyes Cisco DNA Center etc..
ImplementExtraHop for deep packet analysis application monitoring and network anomaly detection.
Automate network tasks usingPython Ansible Terraform or equivalent.
OptimizeQoS policies WAN acceleration and traffic engineering techniquesto enhance application performance.
Performcapacity planning and proactive performance analysisto optimize network usage and prevent congestion.
Design deploy and managehybrid cloud network architecturesinAWS and Azure.
ImplementAWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute for highspeed cloud connectivity.
Optimizecloud Networks VPN peering and virtual network gateways.
Maintain uptodatenetwork documentation topology diagrams and runbooks.
Collaborate withIT Security and Infrastructure teamsto align network initiatives with business objectives.
Providetechnical mentorshipto junior network engineers and crossfunctional teams.
Required Qualifications & Skills
810 years of handson experience in network engineering architecture and operations.
Strong expertise inMPLS DIA P2P circuits AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.
Deep knowledge ofrouting protocols (BGP EIGRP OSPF) IPSec VPN NAT ACLs route maps.
Extensive experience withCisco routers (ISR ASR) and switches (Catalyst Nexus).
Proficiency innetwork monitoring and SNMPbased solutions (SolarWinds PRTG ThousandEyes Cisco DNA Center etc..
Handson experience withExtraHop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics.
Experience withInfoblox (DNS DHCP IPAM) and Cisco ISE 802.1X NAC authentication).
Strong knowledge ofwireless networking (Cisco WLCs Access Points RF design and security policies).
Scripting andnetwork automation experience (Python Ansible Terraform or equivalent tools).
Ability to analyzepacket captures NetFlow SNMP logs and realtime network telemetry.
Preferred Certifications
Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise Security or Service Provider)
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
ExtraHop Certified Professional (ECP)
Infoblox Core DDI Certification
Company:
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Job Posting End Date:
April302025Employment Type
Full Time
