Network Engineer - Cisco and Juniper Expertise

- Design, implement, and manage enterprise network architectures, incorporating LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and cloud environments - Spearhead network modernization projects and lifecycle management processes (such as refreshes, upgrades, migrations) - Assess emerging networking technologies and suggest enhancements that align with organizational objectives - Monitor network performance to identify bottlenecks or hardware failures proactively - Configure firewalls, manage VPNs, and protect the network against external threats - Develop and test disaster recovery protocols to ensure system resilience - Maintain high service availability, performance, and scalability for network services - Diagnose complex network problems spanning routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless systems - Establish and supervise network monitoring, alerts, and performance benchmarks - Participate in on-call duty and provide high-level support during escalated issues - Implement and uphold network security measures, including firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access - Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability management, patches, and incident responses - Ensure compliance of network configurations with internal policies and regulatory standards - Produce and maintain network diagrams, configurations, standards, and operational guidelines - Define and enforce best practices for network configuration and change management - Mentor IT staff as a technical leader - Lead or contribute to cross-functional IT projects - Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders - Oversee vendor interactions and management