Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Level 3 Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco and Meraki network solutions and a strong background in designing implementing and supporting complex enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of professional network engineering experience excel in troubleshooting advanced issues and serve as a subject matter expert across routing switching wireless SD-WAN and security technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Network Design & Architecture
- Design and architect scalable secure and high-performing network solutions using Cisco Meraki technologies (MX MS MR MV MT Systems Manager).
- Meraki licensing experience and cost optimization
- Develop and document end-to-end network architectures topology diagrams and implementation plans.
- Evaluate new network technologies and recommend design improvements aligned with organizational goals.
Implementation & Configuration
- Lead the deployment configuration and optimization of Meraki-based networks across multiple sites.
- Configure and manage routing (BGP OSPF) switching (Layer 2/Layer 3) wireless networks firewalls and SD-WAN.
- Automate network processes where possible using APIs scripting or Meraki Dashboard automation tools.
Advanced Support & Troubleshooting
- Serve as an L3 escalation point for complex network incidents and performance issues.
- Analyze packet captures logs and telemetry to troubleshoot and resolve high-impact outages.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
Security & Compliance
- Implement and enforce network security best practices including segmentation firewall policy management IDS/IPS tuning and secure VPN design.
- Collaborate with security teams to support audits incident response and compliance standards (NIST CIS ISO etc.).
Monitoring & Optimization
- Use Meraki Dashboard SNMP NetFlow and other monitoring tools to proactively identify network issues and trends.
- Optimize network performance through capacity planning firmware management and infrastructure enhancements.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
- Maintain detailed and accurate network documentation runbooks and standard operating procedures.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years of professional network engineering experience in medium-to-large enterprise environments.
- Expert-level proficiency with Cisco Meraki platforms (MX MS MR MV MT Systems Manager).
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP DHCP DNS NTP VLANs STP QoS.
- Routing protocols: BGP OSPF EIGRP.
- Firewalling VPN technologies (IPSec AutoVPN) SD-WAN.
- Wireless design principles and RF fundamentals.
- Experience with network automation (Python APIs Ansible) a strong plus.
- Strong familiarity with cloud networking integrations (Azure) preferred. VNET Gateways Firewalls NSGs Routing etc.
- Deep understanding of DNS architecture design and troubleshooting (public and private)
- Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications preferred: CMNA CMNP CCNA/CCNP/CCIE.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.
- Ability to function effectively under pressure in mission-critical environments.
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter driven able to work independently
Work Environment
- Will require occasional off-hours support for critical incidents or planned maintenance.
- Ability to travel to remote sites when necessary.
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