Network Engineer/Technical Specialist

About the Job:

Experienced Senior Network Engineer responsible for the architecture, design, implementation,

optimization, and support of large-scale enterprise, service provider, and hybrid cloud network

infrastructures. This role ensures high availability, security, scalability, and performance across

multi-vendor and multi-cloud environments, while driving best practices in automation, SDWAN, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

 Design, implement, and support scalable network architectures across data center,

enterprise, WAN, and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments

 Lead complex deployments involving routing, switching, SD-WAN, security, and

cloud networking

 Architect and deploy Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions for WAN transformation and

optimization

 Develop and execute Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation to ensure minimal risk

and downtime

 Review, validate, and approve network changes aligned with ITIL-based change

management processes

 Integrate network infrastructure with cloud-native services (VPCs, VNets, hybrid

connectivity, VPN, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute)

 Perform advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 troubleshooting across mission-critical, hybrid

environments

 Optimize network performance using routing policy design, QoS, and traffic engineering

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps, Operations, Vendors)

 Ensure high availability through resilient designs (HSRP, VRRP, VPC, HA firewalls,

multi-region cloud architectures)

 Maintain and enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms

 Support lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, decommissioning)

 Maintain accurate documentation (network diagrams, configurations, CMDB)

 Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation support for critical incidents

Technical Responsibilities

 Design and manage routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN,

and VPN technologies

 Implement and support Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), including controllers (vManage,

vSmart, vBond)

 Deploy and manage cloud networking:

o AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)

o Azure (VNet, ExpressRoute)

o GCP (VPC, Cloud Interconnect)

 Configure and manage next-generation firewalls, especially Palo Alto Networks

(PAN-OS, Panorama)

 Deploy and manage Cisco Meraki solutions (MX, MS, MR) for branch and campus

environments

 Implement secure connectivity using IPSEC, GRE, DMVPN, and site-to-site/remoteaccess VPNs

 Support load balancing technologies (F5, cloud-native load balancers)

 Implement network automation using Python, APIs, and Infrastructure-as-Code

(Terraform/Ansible)

 Manage WAN connectivity including ISP integration, broadband, LTE/5G, and Metro

Ethernet

 Implement traffic engineering using route filtering, redistribution, and policy-based

routing

 Enforce network security best practices including segmentation, Zero Trust, and microsegmentation

Environment & Technologies

 Vendors: Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, Arista, F5, A10, Meraki

 Routing/Switching: Cisco Nexus (2K/5K/7K/9K), Catalyst (3K/4K/9K), ASR/ISR,

Arista 7280

 SD-WAN: Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Meraki SD-WAN

 Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform

 Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, STP, HSRP, VRRP

 Security: Palo Alto Firewalls, IPSEC, VPNs, segmentation technologies

 Tools: Infoblox, SolarWinds/Dynatrace/Datadog (or similar), Git, CI/CD pipelines,

automation frameworks

Qualifications

 8–10+ years of experience in network engineering across enterprise, service provider, or

cloud environments

 Strong expertise in routing, switching, SD-WAN, and network security (Palo Alto

preferred)

 Hands-on experience with multi-cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

 Experience with Cisco Meraki deployments and management

 Proven ability to lead large-scale, high-impact network and cloud transformation projects

 Strong understanding of TCP/IP, hybrid networking, and secure architecture design

 Experience with automation, scripting, and DevOps methodologies

 Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Education & Certifications

 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related

field

 CCNP or CCIE (preferred)

 Cisco DevNet Associate/Professional

 Palo Alto Certifications (PCNSE preferred)

 Cloud Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer, or GCP

Professional Network Engineer)

Value to the Organization

 Delivers resilient, scalable, and secure hybrid and multi-cloud network solutions

 Drives WAN transformation through SD-WAN adoption

 Enhances security posture with next-generation firewall and Zero Trust architectures

 Improves operational efficiency through automation and infrastructure-as-code

 Ensures high availability and performance across distributed, cloud-integrated

environments

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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