job summary:
we are seeking a highly experienced senior network engineer to support a comprehensive it infrastructure assessment initiative. you will be responsible for evaluating existing network environments, identifying risks and gaps, and recommending scalable, secure, and high-performing network architectures. this role reports directly to the infrastructure architect.
key responsibilities:
- conduct end-to-end assessments of enterprise network environments (lan, wan, sd-wan, wireless, vpns).
- document and analyze network topologies, hardware inventory, and configurations.
- evaluate performance, availability, and scalability of network components.
- identify network security vulnerabilities, compliance risks, and bottlenecks.
- support the architect in defining future-state network design and remediation plans.
- recommend optimizations and upgrades based on industry best practices.
- collaborate with datacenter, cloud, and cybersecurity teams for holistic infrastructure assessment.
- create technical documentation, executive summaries, and findings reports.
requirements:
- minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise network engineering and operations.
- hands-on expertise with routing and switching (cisco, juniper), firewalls (palo alto, fortinet), and sd-wan.
- strong knowledge of network protocols (bgp, ospf, mpls, etc.).
- experience with cloud networking (aws, azure, or gcp) is preferred.
- familiarity with network monitoring and assessment tools (e.g., solarwinds, wireshark, netbrain).
- excellent documentation and communication skills.
- industry certifications like ccnp, ccie, or equivalent are highly desirable.
