Network Engineer (Remote)

Responsibilities:**
– Assess current network structures and identify ways to improve and optimize.
– Design and implement top-tier network solutions for expanding sites and core network operations.
– Oversee wireless access points (WAPs) in office and warehouse locations.
– Manage the procurement and delivery of network circuits.
– Participate in configuring networks for new sites.
– Establish principles, standards, and guidelines for cloud network security architecture.
– Leverage hands-on experience to build and maintain secure, high-availability distributed systems and cloud network architecture.
– Support both new and existing network infrastructure.
– Implement and maintain network monitoring and alert systems to uphold high availability.
– Collaborate with teams across IT, including cybersecurity and end-user support, as well as senior leadership, to design and implement scalable solutions.
– Work closely with vendors and partners for network infrastructure setup and ongoing operations.
– Maintain documentation, including system configurations, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
– Travel as needed to install and configure network equipment in various locations.

**Experience:**
– Over 5 years of experience in designing and implementing network solutions in complex organizations.
– 5+ years of experience in vendor management and evaluating network solutions across diverse platforms such as Fortinet, Aruba, Cisco Meraki, Ruckus, and Extreme Networks.
– At least 2 years of experience with network flow log analysis (NetFlow and VPC flow logs).
– Hands-on experience with AWS services and tools like VPC, Direct Connect, IAM, and CloudWatch.
– Knowledge of SDWAN networks, including connectors for Azure and AWS.
– Experience working with multi-tenant cloud environments.
– Solid understanding of security protocols such as SSL, IPSEC, and ACL.
– Proven negotiation and management skills with third-party vendors and suppliers.
– Demonstrated capability to plan and execute complex projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
– Direct experience managing networks for both office and warehouse settings.
– Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.

**Education:**
– Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in fields like Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
– Network certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, Aruba ACMP & ACSP).
– Preferred certifications in cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
– Knowledgeable about Software Defined Networking (SDN) and modern voice and data network architectures.