Network Engineer - 0320 SS #2

NavitasPartners•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a skilled Network Engineer to manage and support enterprise network, telecommunications, and internet infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in routing, switching, SD-WAN, and network security , along with hands-on expertise in Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of IT experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in telecom or network operations
Cisco Switching & Routing
Meraki Wireless
Palo Alto Firewalls
SD-WAN configuration and support
VPN technologies (GRE/IPSec)
Network monitoring and configuration management (NCM) tools
Azure Cloud Networking

Nice To Haves

CCNA / CCNP / CCIE
Palo Alto Certifications (PCNSE or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Manage telecommunications, network, and internet services
Monitor network performance using monitoring tools and ensure SLA compliance
Perform network analysis, traffic tracking, and bandwidth optimization
Support SD-WAN infrastructure and remote/branch office connectivity
Configure and support Cisco switching and routing environments
Manage Meraki wireless networks and Palo Alto firewalls
Implement and support VPN technologies (GRE/IPSec)
Work with Network Access Control (NAC) tools (e.g., Cisco ISE, PortNox)
Support cloud networking, primarily in Microsoft Azure
Create and maintain network diagrams (Visio or similar tools)
Maintain accurate system documentation and inventories
Manage telecom equipment procurement and licensing
Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors for implementation and support