Network Engineer

Network Engineer Overview

• The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise network infrastructure in a dynamic environment.
• This role involves remote work with occasional on-site support for critical incidents and planned maintenance.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
• Utilize expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security technologies.
• Support enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Aruba.
• Contribute to business continuity, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network configurations and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Participate in on-call rotations to address critical network incidents outside normal business hours.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in network management.

Network Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Optimize and troubleshoot network technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Provide advanced technical support for complex network incidents and escalations.
• Monitor network health and proactively address potential service disruptions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls and address vulnerabilities.
• Support network segmentation, firewall management, and secure remote access measures.
• Lead network components of enterprise IT and laboratory technology projects.
• Coordinate with vendors to troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolution.

Network Engineer Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of network engineering experience; 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in routing protocols, switching technologies, and network design principles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using diagnostic tools like Wireshark and Nagios.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of network security practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setup.