Senior Network Engineer

This position is based out of one of the offices of our affiliate Acqueon Technologies in India, and will adopt the hybrid work arrangements of that location. You will be a member of the Acqueon team with responsibilities supporting Five9 products, collaborating with global teammates based primarily in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Design & Implementation: Design and implement secure network solutions tailored to enterprise needs.
• Plan, document, and execute network changes and extensions.
• Create and maintain corporate network architecture (LAN/WAN/WLAN/SECURITY).
• Configure and manage routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Implement and manage VTP, VLAN, VPN, and IPSEC configurations.
• Configure and maintain HSRP, DHCP, QoS, and ACLs on Cisco devices.

Network Operations & Troubleshooting:

• Operate and maintain Cisco L2/L3 switches, routers (including Nexus 9K), and Meraki wireless networks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and resolve network/security issues within SLA.
• Define, monitor, and report KPIs for network services and devices.

Security Management:

• Operate, monitor, and configure Cisco ASA, FortiGate, and Palo Alto firewalls (including Panorama management).
• Utilize Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for advanced security.
• Orchestrate firewall rules and underlying security configurations.
• Conduct audits and improvements to meet and exceed security standards.
• Design disaster recovery plans with a focus on operational security.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in networking and security roles.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in enterprise network design, implementation, and operations.
• Proven ability to handle complex issues and resolve them within tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Certifications: CCNA/CCNP (mandatory)
• PCNSA/PCNSE (preferred)
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with SDWAN technology and network automation.
• Proficiency in Aruba wireless networking.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies and enterprise-grade security solutions.