Senior Network Engineer

Contract

Orange, CT

Duties

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement,
• manage, and optimize our large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+
• locations.
• This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA),
• point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure
• ExpressRoute, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP),
• security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for proactive network monitoring,
• performance analysis, and security visibility using tools like SNMP-based monitoring,
• ExtraHop, and other network analytics platforms to ensure optimal uptime, security,
• and efficiency
• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement,
• manage, and optimize our large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+
• locations.
• This role involves managing MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA),
• point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure
• ExpressRoute, along with implementing IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP),
• security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for proactive network monitoring,
• performance analysis, and security visibility using tools like SNMP-based monitoring,
• ExtraHop, and other network analytics platforms to ensure optimal uptime, security,
• and efficiency.

Skills

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, architecture, and operations.
• Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPN, NAT, ACLs, route maps.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and SNMP-based solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG,
• ThousandEyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with ExtraHop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics.
• Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Cisco ISE (802.1X, NAC, authArchitect, deploy, and optimize a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations.
• Design and maintain MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure
• ExpressRoute to ensure high-performance connectivity.
• Engineer and support IPSec VPN tunnels for secure remote access and inter-site connectivity.
• Implement advanced routing policies using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, static routes, prefix lists, ACLs, and route maps.
• Design and maintain enterprise wireless solutions including Cisco WLCs and Access Points.
• Administer and maintain Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
• Manage Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) for resilient name resolution.
• Configure and maintain Cisco ISE for network access control and authentication policies.
• Oversee network performance monitoring, SNMP-based alerting, and traffic analysis

Education

• Bachelors and above