Network Engineer

Role name: Network SME

Job type: Contract

Job location: Remote Work, EU

Contract Duration – minimum 6 months and extendable to an year

The Details:

Job Description:

L3 Network Engineer

Expertise in Zscaler, SD-WAN (Velocloud), Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, and F5 Load Balancers

Key Responsibilities

•Design, implement, and maintain sophisticated enterprise network environments incorporating Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), SD-WAN solutions such as Velocloud, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto firewalls, and F5 BIG-IP load balancers.

•Serve as the escalation point for Level 3 troubleshooting across all supported platforms, ensuring prompt resolution of incidents and conducting root cause analyses.

•Develop and enforce robust security policies utilizing Zscaler and Palo Alto technologies to ensure secure access and compliance with organizational standards.

•Configure, optimize, and monitor SD-WAN deployments and Meraki cloud-managed networks to ensure high availability and optimal performance.

•Integrate and manage F5 load balancers within diverse application environments, including overseeing iRules, SSL offloading, and advanced traffic management functionalities.

•Collaborate effectively with architecture and project teams to deliver network solutions aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.

•Document network designs, topologies, and operational procedures for knowledge dissemination and audit readiness.

•Support the lifecycle management of network infrastructure, including upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.

•Remain abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to proactively recommend network enhancements and maintain a resilient security posture.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

•Minimum of five years' experience in an enterprise networking environment, with demonstrable Level 3 engineering responsibilities.

•Extensive, hands-on expertise with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, VMware Velocloud SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto Networks, and F5 BIG-IP technologies.

•Comprehensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols, firewall administration, VPN implementation, and network segmentation.

•Proven experience integrating cloud-based security and networking solutions within enterprise architectures.

•Relevant professional certifications—such as CCNP, PCNSE, ZCCA-IA, or F5—are highly desirable.

•Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and participate in cross-functional technical initiatives.