What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at GeekSoft Consulting?
Geeksoft Consulting is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and support robust enterprise network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead network initiatives in complex, multi-site environments.
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environments
Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
Monitor network performance, ensure high availability, and troubleshoot issues
Lead network upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning initiatives
Implement and enforce network security best practices and compliance standards
Work with vendors and service providers for network services and support
Document network architecture, standards, and operational procedures
Provide guidance and support to junior network engineers
Required Skills & Qualifications
10 years of experience as a Network Engineer
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and QoS
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking devices
Strong experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, etc.)
Solid understanding of network security concepts and tools
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of SD-WAN and network automation tools
Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Splunk)
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment
Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)