Network Engineer

Hertz is a leading vehicle rental company operating globally, and they are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain resilient network infrastructures. This role involves ensuring secure connectivity across both on-premises and cloud-based environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet networking needs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network architectures for both traditional on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring robust connectivity and performance
• Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs for enterprise-level security and availability
• Administer, optimize, and troubleshoot DNS infrastructure, including internal and external DNS services, addressing resolution and management for hybrid networks
• Deploy and manage networking services within AWS, including VPC, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and Route 53, ensuring seamless interoperability with traditional networking
• Monitor network performance across all platforms and swiftly resolve connectivity or configuration issues, whether cloud-based or on-premises
• Automate network provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Terraform), balancing automated cloud deployments with reliable physical network management
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and information security teams to deliver networking solutions that satisfy both legacy and modern infrastructure requirements
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory frameworks across all network systems
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution for network and DNS resources, both cloud and on-premises
• Stay current with advances in networking, DNS, and cloud technologies; propose enhancements to existing systems for greater efficiency and security

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent in both cloud and traditional networking
• Experience with Firewall technology, both physical and virtual appliances
• Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) and multi-cloud networking strategies
• Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS (including BIND, Windows DNS, and cloud-based DNS), DHCP, and other foundational network protocols
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Strong skills in network topology design, LAN/WAN configuration, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• Advanced expertise in AWS networking services: Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), VPC Peering and Transit Gateway, Direct Connect and VPN Solutions, Elastic Load Balancing, Route 53 (cloud DNS management), Security Groups and Network ACLs
• Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks (CloudFormation, Terraform), as well as traditional network management tools
• Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools for both cloud and physical networks (e.g., CloudWatch, SolarWinds, AWS Config)
• Thorough understanding of security best practices, network segmentation, and IAM policies applicable to both on-premises and cloud environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across all networking domains
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work with cross-functional teams
• Background in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and integration of network operations with agile workflows
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
• Ability to influence
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems
• Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team
• Ability to drive process and organizational change
• Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset
• Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills
• Courageous leadership and accountability