Network Engineer Level 5/Remote

Apetan Consulting LLC is looking for an experienced Network Engineer (Level 5) to design, implement, and manage complex enterprise network infrastructures. This role requires deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities to handle high-level network architecture, security, and optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions
• Lead deployment, configuration, and maintenance of network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and outages
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and reliability
• Implement and maintain network security measures (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access controls)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and upgrades
• Lead network-related projects and mentor junior engineers
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in network engineering
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP)
• Hands-on experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Expertise in network troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark)
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of network security concepts and best practices
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
• Experience with SD-WAN and network automation tools (Ansible, Python)
• Knowledge of virtualization and container networking
• Experience in large-scale enterprise or data center environments