Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Cisco, Palo Alto, BGP, Firewalls & Enterprise Infrastructure)Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business HoursAbout the RoleWe’re hiring a technically strong and proactive Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure across production environments.This role is focused on:Routing & SwitchingFirewalls & VPNsNetwork SecurityMonitoring & TroubleshootingCloud NetworkingPerformance OptimizationYou’ll work directly with enterprise networking environments involving:CiscoJuniperPalo AltoFortinetHybrid Cloud InfrastructureMulti-Site Enterprise NetworksThis is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving technical environments and enjoys solving complex networking and infrastructure challenges.What You’ll OwnEnterprise Network Configuration & MaintenanceConfigure and manage:RoutersSwitchesFirewallsVPNsWork across technologies including:CiscoJuniperPalo AltoFortinetImplement and maintain:VLANsQoSVPN TunnelsACLsNetwork SegmentationConfigure routing protocols including:BGPOSPFEIGRPPerform:Firmware upgradesPatch managementHardware maintenanceMonitoring & TroubleshootingMonitor network health using:SolarWindsNagiosPRTGZabbixDiagnose:LatencyPacket lossRouting instabilityFailover issuesUse tools such as:WiresharkTCPdumpResolve escalated network incidents and provide:Root cause analysisRemediation documentationNetwork Security & ComplianceEnforce:Firewall policiesACLsSegmentation strategiesIntrusion prevention systemsSupport security and compliance initiatives involving:PCI-DSSHIPAASOXGDPRImplement:Zero Trust networking principlesSecure remote accessVPN security best practicesSupport tools such as:SnortSuricataPerformance Optimization & ReliabilityConduct:Bandwidth analysisCapacity planningFailover testingLoad balancing optimizationMaintain:High availabilityNetwork redundancy99.9%+ uptimeProactively identify risks before outages occurDocumentation & GovernanceMaintain:Network diagramsTopology mapsRunbooksConfiguration documentationUse:VisioLucidchartITIL change management workflowsEnsure all changes are documented accuratelyCloud Networking & Infrastructure ProjectsCollaborate with:DevOps teamsCloud engineersInfrastructure teamsSupport:AWS VPCsAzure VNetsGCP networkingHybrid cloud environmentsParticipate in:Office expansionsMigrationsData center deploymentsInfrastructure upgradesRequired Experience & Skills3+ years of experience in:Network EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringEnterprise NetworkingStrong hands-on experience with:CiscoPalo AltoFortinetJuniperDeep understanding of:TCP/IPVLANsQoSVPNsACLsBGPOSPFExperience with:Monitoring toolsTroubleshooting toolsPacket analysisStrong documentation and communication skillsIdeal ExperienceCCNP / CCIE certificationsPalo Alto or Fortinet certificationsExperience with:AWS VPCAzure networkingHybrid cloud networkingFamiliarity with:PythonAnsibleTerraformNetwork automationExperience supporting:Multi-site enterprise networksHigh-availability environmentsWhat Makes You a Great FitStrong troubleshooting instincts under pressureHighly detail-oriented and process-drivenProactive mindset focused on preventing outagesExcellent communicator who can explain technical concepts clearlyComfortable balancing operations, troubleshooting, and project workPassionate about network reliability, security, and optimizationWhat a Typical Day Looks LikeMonitor dashboards and respond to network alertsTroubleshoot routing, VPN, or firewall issuesConfigure switches, firewalls, and routing policiesSupport migrations and cloud networking integrationsUpdate network diagrams and change documentationOptimize bandwidth and failover performanceCollaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on projectsIn short: You ensure enterprise networks remain secure, reliable, optimized, and highly available across production environments.Key Success Metrics (KPIs)Network uptime ≥ 99.9%MTTR within SLA targetsZero missed critical patches or compliance gapsAccurate and updated documentationReduced recurring outages and escalationsStrong end-user and stakeholder satisfactionWhy This Role Stands OutExposure to enterprise-grade networking infrastructureWork with modern:FirewallsRouting systemsCloud networkingHybrid infrastructureStrong ownership and technical depthOpportunity to work across networking, security, and cloud environmentsCareer growth into:Senior Network EngineerInfrastructure ArchitectCloud NetworkingSecurity EngineeringInterview ProcessInitial Phone ScreenVideo Interview with Pavago RecruiterTechnical Task:VLAN configurationNetwork troubleshooting scenarioClient Interview with Engineering TeamOffer & Background VerificationApply NowIf you:Enjoy solving complex networking issuesThrive in enterprise infrastructure environmentsCare deeply about uptime, reliability, and securityWant ownership over production network systemsThis role is a strong fit for you.Originally posted on Himalayas