Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer (Cloud & Enterprise Networking))
Location: Richmond, VA- onsite
Duration: 3-6 months (Contract to hire)
Important Note: Only need candidates on below skillset:
1. Palo Alto firewall or security (Must have)
2. SD-WAN - Cisco
3. Networking
Top skills:
- 8 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking
- Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design:
- 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
Cloud Networking:
- Design and manage networking in Azure and familiarity AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
- 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.
Routing & Core Networking:
- 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
Security & Firewalls:
- 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
SD-WAN & Branch Networking:
- 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
Carrier & Vendor Management:
- 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
Operations & Leadership:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- 8 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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