Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SoTalent is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, support, and improve enterprise network environments. The role focuses on network reliability, security, scalability, and performance across corporate and operational locations, including cloud connectivity, voice, and automation.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support resilient, highly available, and scalable enterprise network solutions
- Manage and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and remote connectivity environments
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, and network appliances
- Perform capacity planning, utilization analysis, and infrastructure optimization activities
- Recommend and implement network improvements that enhance performance, availability, and scalability
- Support business continuity and disaster recovery objectives through reliable network design
- Monitor network performance, availability, and health using enterprise monitoring platforms
- Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues before business impact occurs
- Serve as an escalation point for complex network incidents and operational challenges
- Analyze traffic patterns, performance bottlenecks, and network trends
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
- Support enterprise-wide uptime, reliability, and operational excellence initiatives
- Configure and maintain firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote access technologies
- Support implementation of Zero Trust networking principles and modern security architectures
- Enforce security standards, policies, and access controls across network environments
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability remediation and incident response activities
- Monitor and support compliance initiatives, including PCI and other security requirements
- Assist with audits, security assessments, and remediation efforts
- Support cloud-integrated networking solutions and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to optimize connectivity and performance
- Assist with cloud networking architecture, routing, and secure access solutions
- Support modern identity and authentication integrations within enterprise environments
- Ensure seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud-based systems
- Design, deploy, and support VoIP, voice, and video conferencing solutions
- Assist with telephony systems administration, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Support collaboration technologies including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and related communication platforms
- Ensure high-quality voice and collaboration experiences through network optimization
- Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues impacting communication services
- Support DNS, DHCP, VLAN, QoS, network segmentation, and IP addressing strategies
- Collaborate with systems, cloud, and application teams to ensure seamless integration across environments
- Assist with virtualization and server infrastructure networking requirements
- Support telecommunications infrastructure including cabling, telecom closets, fiber, and server room environments
- Maintain operational readiness of critical infrastructure components
- Utilize scripting, automation, and AI-driven technologies to improve operational efficiency
- Automate routine network administration and monitoring tasks
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation and process optimization
- Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend innovative solutions
- Promote continuous improvement through operational excellence initiatives
- Create and maintain network diagrams, standards, operational procedures, and documentation
- Maintain network inventory, licensing records, maintenance agreements, and asset tracking
- Work with telecom providers, vendors, and service partners to resolve issues and coordinate services
- Participate in technology planning and vendor evaluation discussions
- Ensure documentation remains accurate and current across all supported environments
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments
- Experience with corporate networking, infrastructure support, and network operations
- Strong understanding of network architecture and enterprise connectivity solutions
- Proven troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN technologies
- Routing and switching technologies
- Cisco and/or HPE Aruba networking solutions
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SNMP, TLS
- Routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP
- Firewall administration and network security practices
- VPN technologies and Zero Trust networking concepts
- Wireless networking design and support
- Network monitoring and management tools
- Active Directory and Entra ID integration
- Voice over IP (VoIP) and collaboration platforms
- Network segmentation, QoS, and traffic optimization
- Automation and scripting for network operations
- Experience supporting high-availability, e-commerce, or customer-facing environments
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking services
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 networking and integration requirements
- Knowledge of endpoint security platforms and EDR solutions
- Experience with AI-powered network monitoring and automation technologies
- Understanding of fiber and Ethernet cabling standards and infrastructure practices
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, Aruba, Microsoft, or comparable certifications
Benefits
- Remote work
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