Network Engineer
Network Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (with flexibility for on-call support and critical incident response)
Location: Remote (LATAM, Pakistan, South Africa, Eastern Europe Preferred)
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple environments.
This role requires deep technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, monitoring, and troubleshooting, along with a proactive mindset focused on uptime, security, scalability, and operational reliability. The Network Engineer will support both day-to-day network operations and long-term infrastructure initiatives while collaborating closely with cloud, DevOps, and IT teams.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and capable of solving complex networking issues in fast-moving production environments.
Responsibilities
Network Configuration & Maintenance
Configure and manage enterprise-grade routers, switches, and firewalls including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet devices
Implement and maintain VLANs, VPNs, QoS policies, and routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
Perform firmware upgrades, device patching, and hardware lifecycle management
Configure network segmentation and redundancy to improve reliability and performance
Support LAN, WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud networking environments
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Monitor network performance and availability using SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Zabbix, or similar platforms
Investigate and resolve connectivity, latency, routing, and packet loss issues
Utilize tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump for packet analysis and diagnostics
Respond to escalated incidents and provide detailed root cause analysis documentation
Participate in on-call support rotations and critical incident response efforts
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain firewall policies, ACLs, VPN security, and intrusion prevention systems
Support Zero Trust networking initiatives and secure segmentation strategies
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR where applicable
Maintain patching schedules and monitor for vulnerabilities across network infrastructure
Performance Optimization & Reliability
Conduct bandwidth analysis and capacity planning to support growth and performance
Optimize load balancing, failover systems, and high-availability configurations
Improve uptime, resiliency, and network scalability across environments
Identify risks proactively and recommend infrastructure improvements before outages occur
Documentation & Governance
Maintain accurate network diagrams, topology maps, runbooks, and operational documentation using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools
Document network changes, incidents, and configurations following ITIL or change management best practices
Ensure all network documentation remains audit-ready and current
Collaboration & Infrastructure Projects
Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and systems teams on hybrid cloud networking initiatives (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, GCP networking)
Support office expansions, migrations, VPN rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades
Assist in evaluating hardware vendors, networking solutions, and infrastructure improvements
Participate in infrastructure planning and long-term network architecture discussions
What Makes You a Perfect Fit
Strong troubleshooting instincts with the ability to stay calm under pressure
Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
Excellent communicator capable of explaining technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive mindset focused on prevention, reliability, and continuous improvement
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Required Experience & Skills
3+ years of hands-on network engineering experience
Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent enterprise networking experience
Strong understanding of routing protocols including OSPF and BGP
Experience with firewalls, VPNs, switching, VLANs, and enterprise network architecture
Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Strong understanding of enterprise networking and security concepts
Ideal Experience & Skills
CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto, or Fortinet certifications
Experience with AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, or hybrid cloud networking
Familiarity with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Experience supporting multi-site enterprise environments
Exposure to Zero Trust architectures and advanced network security implementations
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
A Network Engineer's day revolves around ensuring networks remain secure, stable, and optimized. You will:
Monitor dashboards and alerts to identify and resolve issues proactively
Troubleshoot escalated connectivity, routing, or performance problems
Configure network devices, firewalls, VPNs, and routing policies
Collaborate on cloud integrations, infrastructure projects, and migrations
Update documentation, diagrams, and change management records
Analyze network performance trends and recommend optimization strategies
Support uptime, resiliency, and operational stability across environments
In essence: you are the guardian of network performance, reliability, and security - ensuring businesses stay connected, protected, and operational at all times.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Network uptime 99.9%
Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) within SLA targets
Zero missed critical patches or compliance failures
Accurate and up-to-date network documentation
Reduction in recurring incidents and downtime events
Positive internal stakeholder and end-user feedback on network performance
Interview Process
Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
Technical Assessment (e.g., VLAN configuration or troubleshooting scenario)
Client Interview with Engineering / IT Leadership
Offer & Background Verification
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