- Company Name
- Optomi
- Job Title
- Senior Network Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
Senior Network Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Lead technical support and optimization of a multi‑building enterprise campus network, focusing on Juniper switches (VXLAN), Mist wireless access points, and Fortinet firewalls. Provide on‑site and remote troubleshooting, configuration, and upgrade services while aligning with emerging SD‑WAN and AWS cloud networking initiatives.
**Expectations:**
- 2–3 days on site per week after initial on‑boarding.
- Perform occasional night/weekend upgrades as needed.
- Deliver high‑availability network services across 11‑building campus.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate SD‑WAN and cloud networking.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Juniper routing and switching (VXLAN, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, static routing, route redistribution).
- Administer Fortinet firewalls (NSE 3–7 preferred) and oversee VPN/IPsec tunnel setup.
- Deploy and support Mist wireless solutions, ensuring optimal coverage and performance.
- Manage network security policies, NAT, DNS, HTTP, SSH, FTP, TFTP, and related protocols.
- Utilize packet tracing tools, SNMP, NetFlow, and IPSLA for performance monitoring and issue resolution.
- Execute routine upgrades, patches, and documentation for all network devices.
- Provide technical guidance to site staff and coordinate with vendors for specialized support.
**Required Skills:**
- Juniper JunOS (switching & routing) with deep knowledge of VXLAN.
- Fortinet firewall administration (NSE 3–7 preferred).
- Mist wireless network architecture and troubleshooting.
- Proficient in VLAN, STP, HSRP, summarization, policy routing, and multicast.
- Strong experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and static routing.
- Skilled in troubleshooting multi‑protocol enterprise networks.
- Knowledge of network security fundamentals: firewalls, VPNs, IPsec, NAT.
- Experience with SNMP, NetFlow, IPSLA, and packet tracer tools.
- Ability to work independently, handle urgent issues, and adapt to evolving SD‑WAN/cloud networking.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Juniper Network Certification (JNCIA‑JUNIPER, JNCIS‑Junos, or higher) strongly preferred.
- Fortinet NSE 3–7 (or equivalent) certification strongly preferred.
- Valid IT security or networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CWNA, or equivalent) beneficial.