Network Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and proactive

Remote Network Engineer

to design, implement, monitor, and support enterprise network infrastructure across distributed environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and network security. This role requires excellent troubleshooting skills, remote infrastructure management expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers). Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability. Implement and support LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and VPN solutions. Configure and manage firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.). Troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP). Perform network capacity planning and performance optimization. Implement network security best practices and access control policies. Work with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) including VPCs, NSGs, load balancers. Manage incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution. Support network automation initiatives using scripting (Python, PowerShell) where applicable. Maintain documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and SOPs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for escalations and project delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. 4–10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and support. Strong expertise in: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP Routing & Switching VLANs, STP, ACLs VPN (IPSec, SSL VPN) Firewall configuration and management Experience with enterprise networking vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Aruba, Palo Alto). Experience with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, etc.). Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Ability to support 24/7 rotational shifts if required. Preferred Certifications CCNA / CCNP Fortinet NSE Palo Alto PCNSE AWS / Azure Networking Certification ITIL Certification Key Competencies Strong problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to work independently in a remote environment Attention to detail and documentation discipline Customer and SLA-driven mindset