Network Engineer - Routing Protocols (8-10 yrs)

About the Job :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our complex and critical network infrastructure.

You will work closely with other IT teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of our global network.

Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, manage, secure, and document multi-site Cisco networks.

- Determine and recommend hardware and software requirements to support the enterprise.

- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues associated with LAN/WAN networks and servers.

- Utilize ticketing systems to complete work and follow proper change management procedures.

- Work with global engineering and desktop teams to support the enterprise.

- Effective use of monitoring applications and equipment, from Cisco to power management and backup systems.

- Participation, including assuming the role of overall IT point of contact with clients on calls and meetings.

- Act as escalation point with occasional 24/7 on-call support for major outages and client support.

- Support the production and back-office.

Qualifications :

- At least 8+ years of hands-on experience supporting large enterprise Cisco networks design and administration.

- Experience with Cisco 3xxx/4xxx/ASR/ISR routers, Nexus 7K, 45xx/38xx/93xx switches, ASA firewalls, Cisco ISE, and WLC (Wireless LAN Controller).

- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, GlobalProtect, IDS/IPS.

- Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark.

- Strong understanding of network concepts and routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), MPLS, VPLS, VoIP, QoS/CoS, S2S VPN, and security/compliance.

- Excellent written and communication skills for a technical and non-technical audience.

- Degree or certifications in related field a plus (CCNA, CCNP, etc)