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.

Originally posted on Himalayas