Senior Network Engineer
Location: Orange, CT / Onsite
Project Duration: 6-12 months with possible extension
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, manage, and optimize large-scale, complex network infrastructure spanning 350+ locations.
- Manage MPLS, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), point-to-point circuits (P2P), Cloud Connects, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
- Implement IPSec VPN, advanced routing (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), security policies (NAT, ACLs, route maps), and network automation.
- Proactively monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and ensure security visibility using SNMP-based monitoring, ExtraHop, and other network analytics platforms.
Skills & Qualifications
- 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 Client (802.1X, NAC, auth).
- Architect, deploy, and optimize a scalable, highly available, and secure enterprise network across 350+ locations.
Education
Bachelor’s and above.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract