Sr. Network Engineer

Overview

Axletree Solutions Inc. seeks a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our team and play a key role in managing and optimizing our network infrastructure. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys tackling complex technical challenges. If you thrive on teamwork, navigating complex technical landscapes, and exceeding client expectations, then this is your chance to make a mark!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust secure network solutions including firewalls, VPNs (covering site-to-site, remote access, and cloud-based connections), and ACLs.
• Monitor and manage LANs and WANs, including configuration and management of network devices.
• Collaborate with other IT teams for seamless network integration and support.
• Create, update, and maintain documentation of environment, network configuration, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with IT Security team to implement Network Access Control (NAC), access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, and developing network security policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support to internal users and external stakeholders.
• Provide project management for various network activities, including upgrades, implementations, and migrations.
• Manage and optimize cloud network environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), including configuration, security, and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with external clients throughout the network lifecycle, delivering reliable and secure solutions that address their specific needs, from initial assessment to successful change implementation.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in network engineering.
• Expert experience with firewall technologies
• Familiarity with network security best practices and frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and management tools.
• Proven experience and success with LAN, WLAN, Firewalls and VPN design and implementation.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ITIL® Foundation certification (Preferred).
• Professional certification (ex: CCNA, CCSA, JNCIS-ENT, CompTIA Network+, GSEC) (Preferred).
• Experience managing cloud network environments (Azure, GCP, AWS preferred), and familiarity with cloud automation tools (Preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person