Network Engineer

Network Engineer (Cisco, Palo Alto, BGP & Enterprise Infrastructure) – Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure across production environments. This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, network security, monitoring, cloud networking, and performance optimization. You’ll work across enterprise environments using Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and hybrid cloud technologies to ensure secure, reliable, and highly available networks. If you enjoy solving complex networking challenges, maintaining critical infrastructure, and improving enterprise network performance, this role is for you. Responsibilities Enterprise Network Infrastructure Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Work across networking platforms including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. Configure and manage: VLANs QoS VPN tunnels ACLs Network segmentation Implement and maintain routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. Perform firmware upgrades, hardware maintenance, patch management, and infrastructure improvements. Support enterprise network expansions, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades. Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting Monitor network health using SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Zabbix, or similar monitoring tools. Troubleshoot: Latency Packet loss Routing instability VPN connectivity Failover issues Utilize tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump for packet analysis. Perform root-cause analysis and document remediation plans. Respond to escalated production incidents while meeting SLA requirements. Network Security & Compliance Configure and maintain enterprise firewall policies and VPN security. Implement: ACLs Network segmentation Intrusion prevention Secure remote access Zero Trust networking principles Support compliance initiatives including: PCI-DSS HIPAA SOX GDPR Work with security tools such as Snort and Suricata where applicable. Performance Optimization & Reliability Perform bandwidth utilization analysis and capacity planning. Optimize: High availability Redundancy Load balancing Failover performance Maintain network uptime of 99.9% or greater . Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure risks before they impact production. Documentation & Governance Maintain: Network diagrams Topology maps Configuration documentation Runbooks Use Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools. Follow structured ITIL change management processes. Ensure documentation remains accurate and audit-ready. Cloud Networking & Infrastructure Projects Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps teams. Support networking across: AWS VPC Azure VNets Google Cloud Platform Hybrid cloud environments Participate in: Infrastructure migrations Office expansions Data center deployments Network modernization initiatives What Makes You a Great Fit Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure. Detail-oriented with excellent documentation habits. Proactive approach to preventing outages and improving reliability. Strong communicator who explains technical concepts clearly. Comfortable balancing operational support with infrastructure projects. Passionate about networking, security, and continuous improvement. Required Experience & Skills 3+ years of professional experience in: Network Engineering Infrastructure Engineering Enterprise Networking Hands-on experience with: Cisco Palo Alto Fortinet Juniper Strong understanding of: TCP/IP VLANs QoS VPNs ACLs BGP OSPF Experience with enterprise monitoring, troubleshooting, and packet analysis tools. Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills. Excellent written and verbal English communication. Preferred Experience CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent networking certifications. Palo Alto or Fortinet certifications. Experience with: AWS VPC Azure Networking Hybrid cloud environments Familiarity with: Python Ansible Terraform Network automation Experience supporting highly available, multi-site enterprise environments. What Success Looks Like Network uptime consistently maintained at 99.9%+ . Network incidents resolved within SLA targets. Zero missed critical patches or compliance gaps. Accurate and current infrastructure documentation. Reduced recurring outages and escalations. Strong stakeholder satisfaction with network reliability and support. Interview Process Initial Phone Screen Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter Technical Assessment (VLAN Configuration or Network Troubleshooting Scenario) Client Interview with Engineering Team Offer & Background Verification What Happens After You Apply Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video . This short, self-recorded video completes your application and can be recorded whenever it’s convenient. Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This allows hiring managers to assess your communication skills early while making future interviews more meaningful. You may record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it—only your final submission will be reviewed. Please check both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation. Apply Now If you’re a Network Engineer who enjoys designing secure enterprise networks, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and maintaining highly available production environments, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help build reliable, scalable, and secure network infrastructure.