Senior Network Engineer

Qualifications:
10 + years of hands-on experience in network engineering, architecture, and operations.
Strong expertise in MPLS, DIA, P2P circuits, AWS Direct Connect, and Azure ExpressRoute.
Deep knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), IPSec VPN, NAT, ACLs, route maps.
Extensive experience with Cisco routers (ISR, ASR) and switches (Catalyst, Nexus).
Proficiency in network monitoring and SNMP-based solutions (SolarWinds, PRTG, ThousandEyes, Cisco DNA Center, etc.).
Hands-on experience with ExtraHop for deep packet inspection and traffic analytics.
Experience with Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and Cisco ISE (802.1X, NAC, authentication).
Strong knowledge of wireless networking (Cisco WLCs, Access Points, RF design, and security policies).
Scripting and network automation experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent tools).
Ability to analyze packet captures, NetFlow, SNMP logs, and real-time network telemetry.