Lead and support enterprise network projects, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting of LAN and wireless infrastructures, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex enterprise network environments. This role will lead network initiatives end-to-end—from architecture and design through deployment, testing, and production turn-up—while ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across LAN and wireless infrastructures.
- Design, configure, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points
- Lead network projects across the full lifecycle: design, build, configuration, testing, and deployment
- Develop and author network configuration scripts (not limited to execution of pre-built scripts)
- Troubleshoot complex network issues across LAN and wireless environments
- Manage and optimize Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols and services
- Perform software upgrades, patching, and licensing management for Cisco IOS environments
- Design and maintain scalable LAN architecture aligned with business requirements
- Deploy and support wireless environments, including controllers and access points
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to deliver network solutions
- Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and presentations (Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in LAN Network Engineering
- 5+ years of experience developing network configuration scripts
- 5+ years of experience with Cisco routers and switches (configuration & troubleshooting)
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- Cisco routing and switching technologies
- VSS (Virtual Switching System) and HSRP
- MACsec configuration and troubleshooting
- Layer 2 tunneling protocols
- Layer 2/3 protocols (Spanning Tree, IPv4, 802.1Q, EIGRP)
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Cisco IOS upgrades and licensing
- Experience with LAN design and architecture (5+ years preferred)
- Experience deploying and managing wireless networks (controllers and access points)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical teams and leadership
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher certification
- Fully remote role
- Collaborative, project-driven environment supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure
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Top Skills
Cisco Routers
Cisco Switches
Layer 2/3 Protocols
Macsec
Wireless Controllers
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