Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our network infrastructure while ensuring the highest security, reliability, and performance levels. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in layer 2 and 3 network design and protocols, with experience in NGFW management, SDWAN technologies, and cloud networking. Additionally, this role requires automation scripting expertise and the ability to work flexible hours, including rotational shifts and occasional change windows.

• Investigate network-related issues and propose creative and cost-effective solutions for Retail stores, corporate systems, and other global locations.
• Provide technical support for Corporate and store networking projects, ensuring successful project implementation.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain NGFW systems (Fortinet, PAN) to enhance network security and prevent potential threats.
• Implement and optimize SDWAN technologies to improve network performance and reduce operational costs.
• Deploy and manage network infrastructure services, including DNS and DHCP, to ensure seamless connectivity for users and devices.
• Configure and manage user and site-to-site VPNs using IPsec and SSL for secure remote communication.
• Integrate and manage networking in a multi-cloud environment, facilitating efficient cloud-based services.
• Develop automation scripts using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Python to streamline network provisioning and enhance operational efficiency.
• Design and implement wireless networking solutions, ensuring reliable and high-speed connectivity for end-users.
• Design and implement robust layer 2 and layer 3 network configurations, including OSPF, BGP, and MPLS routing protocols.
• Optimize network performance and scalability to support the organization's evolving needs.
• Lead change control processes to ensure smooth, seamless network operations with minimal service disruptions.
• Manage and resolve network-related incidents promptly and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain strong communications and relationships with other IT teams and business units.
• Develop, improve, and enforce disciplines, policies, procedures, and practices to ensure system availability, efficient & responsive service delivery, cost-effectiveness, technology value, and overall client satisfaction.
• Stay informed about current technologies and industry trends to provide up-to-date support and solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience is also acceptable.
• Strong background in layer 2 and 3 network design and protocols.
• Experience in NGFW management and SDWAN technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud networking.
• Automation scripting expertise using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Python.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including rotational shifts and occasional change windows.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining NGFW systems (Fortinet, PAN) for network security.
• Proficiency in deploying and optimizing SDWAN technologies for improved network performance and reduced operational costs.
• Familiarity with DNS and DHCP configuration and management.
• Experience in configuring and managing user and site-to-site VPNs using IPsec and SSL.
• Knowledge of integrating and managing networking in a multi-cloud environment.
• Ability to design and implement wireless networking solutions.
• Proficiency in layer 2 and layer 3 network configurations, including OSPF, BGP, and MPLS routing protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to investigate and propose solutions for network-related issues.
• Knowledge of change control processes and ability to lead them for smooth network operations.
• Ability to manage and resolve network-related incidents promptly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with other IT teams and business units.
• Familiarity with current technologies and industry trends to provide up-to-date support and solutions.

• Competitive base salary range of $110,000-$150,000 per year
• Possibility of performance bonuses and long-term incentives
• Progressive benefits package
• PTO policy
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Exposure to current technologies and industry trends
• Collaborative work environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building opportunities with other IT teams and business units
• Development and improvement of disciplines, policies, procedures, and practices
• Opportunity to work with network engineering roles focusing on layer 2 and 3 network design and protocols
• Knowledge and experience in NGFW management and configuration and SDWAN technologies
• Proficiency in network infrastructure services, user and site-to-site VPNs, and cloud networking
• Experience with automation scripting using Terraform, Chef, and Python
• Familiarity with wireless networking design and protocols
• Ability to work rotational shifts and occasional evening and weekend windows
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Possibility of relevant certifications being advantageous