Senior Network Engineer ( Full-time ) Richmond, VA - DK
About The Position
Inviting applications for the role of Network Architect Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design 15+ Years for Architect Senior Network Engineer – Cloud & Enterprise Networking. This role involves leading the design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures, developing network consolidation strategies, and architecting secure, scalable connectivity patterns. The position requires a deep understanding of cloud networking in Azure, AWS, and GCP, including virtual networks, peering, private connectivity, and network security controls. The role also involves designing and troubleshooting complex routing environments, managing next-gen firewall solutions, and supporting SD-WAN and branch networking solutions. Additionally, the Senior Network Engineer will manage carrier and vendor relationships, serve as a Tier 3 escalation point, mentor junior engineers, and develop documentation.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design
- Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco Meraki full stack
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures
- Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains
- Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs
- 15+ Years for Architect Senior Network Engineer
Nice To Haves
- Experience with: Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation
- Certifications (preferred but not required): CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE (Palo Alto), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
- Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units
- Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns including: Site-to-site and client VPNs, SD-WAN deployments, Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models
- Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability
- Design and manage networking in Azure and familiarity AWS, and GCP
- Implement and maintain: Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs), Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect), Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables)
- Integrate on-prem and cloud environments
- Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using: BGP, OSPF/EIGRP
- Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering
- Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues
- Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily: Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama)
- Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies
- Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements
- Design and support SD-WAN solutions using: Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN
- Manage and optimize branch networking using: Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR)
- Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites
- Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs
- Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies)
- Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G)
- Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages
- Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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