Apetan Consulting LLC is seeking a Network Senior Engineer / Team Lead responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves leading a team of network engineers to ensure high availability, performance, and security of network systems while driving continuous improvements in network operations.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN, data center, and cloud network infrastructure
- Lead network projects including upgrades, migrations, and new implementations
- Manage and mentor a team of network engineers/administrators
- Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity
- Troubleshoot complex network issues (L2/L3, routing, switching, firewalls)
- Implement and manage network security controls (VPNs, firewalls, NAC)
- Ensure high availability through redundancy, failover, and DR strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, systems, cloud, vendors)
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs
- Enforce best practices, standards, and compliance requirements
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols like BGP, OSPF)
- Hands-on experience with enterprise networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security
- Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Leadership and team management experience
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent
- Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible)
- Knowledge of SD-WAN, load balancing, and zero-trust networking
- Experience in large enterprise or service provider environments