LTG - Sr Network Engineer
Senior Network Engineer
Summary of Position:
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization's enterprise network, with a focus on integrating Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), harmonizing Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), and managing multi-cloud networking environments, particularly in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role aims to modernize the network infrastructure by reducing reliance on MPLS circuits while ensuring high availability, security, and performance. The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate with various teams to support network operations, lead critical projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Network Design and Implementation:
Design, implement, and manage SASE solutions to enhance network security and optimize cloud connectivity.
Harmonize SD-WAN deployments across multi-cloud environments, including Azure and AWS, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
Lead efforts to reduce MPLS circuits, transitioning to more cost-effective and flexible network architectures that leverage modern technologies.
Design, implement, optimize and manage Local Wired and Wireless Area Network solutions.
Collaborate with the architecture team to transition network designs into production environments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Operations and Support:
Provide Tier 3 engineering support during critical operational incidents, ensuring quick resolution and minimal downtime.
Maintain and optimize the current network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and load balancers.
Monitor network performance using enterprise-grade tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain 99.99% uptime.
Participate in the management of enterprise firewalls, administering rules and filters to maintain a secure network environment.
Support the deployment of network equipment for office buildouts, both domestically and internationally, ensuring consistent network standards.
Security and Compliance:
Conduct security audits of the network system, implementing enhancements to improve the overall security posture.
Ensure network compliance with PCI and SOX regulations, collaborating with security teams to maintain audit readiness.
Test and maintain disaster recovery setups, ensuring the network can recover swiftly from any disruptions.
Cloud and Multi-Cloud Networking:
Oversee the integration and management of multi-cloud networking, focusing on Azure and AWS environments.
Optimize cloud connectivity and performance, leveraging SD-WAN and SASE to enhance the organization's cloud strategy.
Build and maintain the Network DevOps environment and pipelines to streamline cloud network operations and reduce manual intervention.
Process Improvement and Standardization:
Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for network operations, driving operational excellence and consistency.
Lead initiatives for process improvement, including the standardization of network configurations and the adoption of best practices.
Stay current with emerging networking technologies and recommend innovations that align with organizational goals.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 7+ years of relevant work experience in network engineering, with a focus on enterprise networks, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
Certifications: Certifications such as Cisco CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or similar are preferred.
Skills and Expertise:
Networking Technologies: Extensive experience with SASE, SD-WAN, multi-cloud networking (Azure, AWS), and reducing MPLS circuits.
Cloud Networking: Strong…