Sr. Network Engineer II

Job Description:

The Sr. Network Engineer II is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting complex, mission-critical network infrastructures that bridge traditional data centers and modern multi-cloud environments. Demanding elite technical depth in architecture, security, and automation, this role ensures the highest levels of reliability and performance—with an active CCIE (or equivalent expert-level credential) strongly preferred as a testament to advanced design and troubleshooting mastery.

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Lead network infrastructure projects, including data center, WAN, LAN, and cloud connectivity initiatives.
• Implement and manage advanced routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN).
• Oversee network security implementations, including firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and zero-trust principles.
• Develop and manage automation workflows for network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using infrastructure-as-code and modern scripting methodologies.
• Optimize network performance, capacity planning, and reliability.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical network incidents in high-availability environments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Security, Systems, Cloud, DevOps) to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to the network architecture.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers.
• Perform other duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required:

• 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in large-scale enterprise or service provider environments.
• 3 +years of operational experience in a Cloud, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
• Strong, hands-on experience operating within major public enterprise cloud platforms.
• Strong experience with network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Experience and proficiency in network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using modern scripting languages and configuration management tools.
• Experience with Cisco ACI, DNA Center, or similar SDN technologies.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred.

License/Certification Required:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.

Routing & Switching / Enterprise Infrastructure required. Security preferred.

• Additional certifications (CCDE, CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN). High-availability and redundancy design, network security best practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes. Deep understanding of high-availability and redundancy designs. Network virtualization (VXLAN, EVPN) preferred. 
• Skill in: Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking; clear and concise communication and documentation.
• Ability to: Lead complex technical projects, influence architectural decisions, and perform effectively in high-pressure, mission-critical situations.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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