JobTitle : Lead Network & Security Engineer (L3 Architect)
Position Overview
Take ownership of complex enterprise network and security environments while leading L3 support, architecture reviews, and infrastructure assessments. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across Cisco data center networking, Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls, network optimization, and automation initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead enterprise network and firewall assessments across Fortinet and Palo Alto environments
- Perform advanced L3 troubleshooting for routing, switching, VPN, QoS, NAT, ACL, and network performance issues
- Support Cisco Nexus data center architecture including NX-OS, VPC, VXLAN/EVPN, and HA designs
- Review firewall governance, security policies, SD-WAN posture, and segmentation strategies
- Configure and support SolarWinds and other network monitoring/discovery tools
- Lead major network changes, migrations, upgrades, and change management activities
- Develop network standards, documentation, runbooks, and configuration templates
- Mentor L1/L2 engineers and act as the final technical escalation point
Required Qualifications
- 10-12 years of networking experience with 3-4 years in an L3 or Architect-level role
- Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS/XE, NX-OS, and Cisco Nexus platforms
- Strong expertise with Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Experience with SolarWinds or comparable monitoring tools, including network discovery
- Strong knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, SD-WAN, VPNs, and HA clustering
- Working knowledge of automation and scripting using Python, Bash, or EEM
- CCNA or equivalent hands-on experience
Preferred Qualifications
- CCNP Enterprise
- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher
- Aruba Wireless, Extreme Networks, or Juniper Networks experience
- ITIL v4 Foundation
