Cerebra Consulting Inc ยท 8 hours ago
Network Engineer
Edison, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCerebra Consulting Inc is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure with a focus on Data Center networking. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure secure and efficient network solutions aligned with company standards.
AnalyticsInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary technical resource for ABM Data Center network infrastructure
Design, implement, configure, maintain, and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 production networks, including secure connectivity between data centers, cloud environments, and remote sites
Design, implement, and support Cloud OnRamp connectivity for Azure and AWS, ensuring optimized, secure, and resilient cloud access
Support, operate, and integrate network security and edge platforms, including:
Cisco ASA (legacy and migration support)
Palo Alto Networks
Zscaler
Fortinet full-stack technologies, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient, and FortiSASE
Design, implement, and support SD-WAN solutions, including integration with cloud environments and SaaS platforms
Develop and maintain network automation solutions to streamline provisioning, configuration management, validation, and troubleshooting
Monitor network and security performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize configurations to ensure stability and availability
Manage network and security device configurations, firmware, and software upgrades using repeatable and automated approaches
Participate in a weekly on-call rotation supporting the production network
Contribute to the development and enforcement of network, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Fortinet platform, and automation standards and best practices across the enterprise
Maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, procedures, operational runbooks, and automation artifacts
Identify technical debt and proactively drive remediation through standardization, modernization, and automation
Deliver network and security components for major initiatives, including data center builds, site builds, refreshes, SD-WAN deployments, Cloud OnRamp implementations, Fortinet platform rollouts, and modernization projects
Supporting greenfield data center builds migration efforts using technologies such as VXLAN and Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)
Operate within a Plan / Build / Operate model (approximately 20% planning and 80% build/operate)
Participate in lifecycle management activities to ensure stable, scalable, supportable, and automatable network and security services
Provide operational support through ServiceNow incidents, requests, and major incident troubleshooting
Collaborate closely with Information Security, systems, applications, cloud, and IT support teams
Communicate complex technical, security, and automation concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in networking, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Zero Trust, Fortinet ecosystems, automation, and network security
Research, evaluate, and recommend improvements to network, security, SD-WAN, Cloud OnRamp, Fortinet platforms, and automation tools and practices
Mentor junior network engineers in network fundamentals, Fortinet platforms, automation concepts, and operational best practices
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with a strong focus on Data Center and enterprise networking
Hands-on experience with Cisco Data Center technologies (ACI, Nexus, ASR/ISR)
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN solutions, including Cloud OnRamp architectures
Hands-on experience with Cloud OnRamp connectivity for Azure and AWS
Hands-on experience with network security platforms, including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Fortinet full-stack solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient, FortiSASE)
Hands-on experience with load balancers, WAN optimization, Meraki, and Wireless LAN Controllers
Experience developing and using network automation, including tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar frameworks
4+ years of experience with Cisco ACI, Spine/Leaf architecture, or other SDN solutions
Strong knowledge of networking and routing protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and related technologies (VPN, LAN, WAN, WLAN)
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, upgrading, and supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 production network environments
Proven troubleshooting skills in Data Center, Campus, Distributed (SD-WAN), Cloud Connectivity, Security, and Automated environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Company
Cerebra Consulting Inc
Cerebra Consulting Inc.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Siva Pola
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