What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at Tential Solutions?
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise and cloud networking environments. This role requires deep expertise in traditional and modern networking, including on-prem infrastructure, multi-cloud architectures, and secure connectivity solutions leveraging platforms such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Cloudflare.
Key Responsibilities
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise and cloud networking environments. This role requires deep expertise in traditional and modern networking, including on-prem infrastructure, multi-cloud architectures, and secure connectivity solutions leveraging platforms such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Cloudflare.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure network architectures across on-prem and cloud environments
- Lead enterprise routing, switching, and firewall deployments using Cisco and Palo Alto Networks technologies
- Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions within Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
- Design and support SD-WAN solutions for branch connectivity, performance optimization, and resilience
- Implement and manage secure edge and application delivery services using Cloudflare
- Configure and troubleshoot VPNs (IPSec, SSL), BGP, OSPF, and other routing protocols
- Develop network segmentation, zero trust, and security best practices
- Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability; proactively resolve issues
- Automate network provisioning and configuration using scripting or infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Python)
- Collaborate with security, cloud, and DevOps teams to support application and infrastructure initiatives
- Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex network incidents
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
- 7–10 years of network engineering experience in enterprise environments
- Hands-on expertise with:
- Cisco (routing, switching, wireless)
- Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama)
- Amazon Web Services networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
- Microsoft Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs)
- SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela, VMware SD-WAN)
- Cloudflare (WAF, CDN, Zero Trust services)
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security principles
- Experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Certifications such as:
- Cisco CCNP or CCIE
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
- Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
- Experience with:
- Network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
- Zero Trust and SASE architectures
- Load balancing technologies (F5, Cloud-native LB)
- Advanced network design and architecture
- Cloud and hybrid networking
- Security-focused networking (firewalls, segmentation, Zero Trust)
- Troubleshooting complex, multi-layer network issues
- Automation and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Hybrid or remote, depending on business needs
- Participation in on-call rotation for critical network support
- Occasional travel for data center or branch deployments