Senior Network Engineer
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Senior Network Engineer
Vallen
Role Description Vallen's IT Infrastructure team is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own day-to-day network operations across a distributed national branch and distribution center footprint. This role operates with significant autonomy on hardware selection, vendor engagement, and technical troubleshooting, escalating architectural decisions to the Infrastructure Manager. A key near-term focus will be supporting connectivity requirements for an Azure cloud migration, working alongside architecture and systems teams to ensure network readiness throughout the transition. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Branch Network Lifecycle Management - Deploy and manage Meraki MX appliances across a national branch footprint, including configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management. - Coordinate new circuit installations and turn-ups with ISPs and managed service partners. - Manage site surveys, cabling, and network buildouts for new branch locations. - Coordinate smart-hands dispatches for remote physical work at branch sites. - Conduct or coordinate on-site wireless network troubleshooting at customer and partner facilities. - B2B VPN and Partner Connectivity - Own B2B VPN tunnel infrastructure including NAT rules, IP object groups, and partner-facing connectivity. - Manage VPN tunnel migrations with carrier and managed service partners. - Coordinate with external security and network teams at partner organizations to resolve cross-organizational connectivity issues. - Manage DHCP reservations, DNS administration, and SNAT rules supporting partner connectivity. - ISP and WAN Circuit Management - Serve as primary point of contact for ISP service tickets and outage resolution across DIA and FTTP circuits. - Track circuit provisioning through managed service partner status meetings and ticketing systems. - Manage packet loss investigations and escalations with ISP providers. - Vendor and Procurement Coordination - Serve as primary contact for hardware vendors; manage PO creation, shipping logistics, and hardware procurement. - Manage RMA processes with manufacturers including return logistics coordination. - Evaluate and select hardware replacements when standard procurement channels are impractical. - Approve vendor quotes and drive procurement decisions independently within scope. - Cloud and Enterprise Connectivity - Design and support hybrid cloud connectivity for an ongoing Azure migration, including VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, VNet peering, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints. - Ensure network readiness for lift-and-shift workloads moving to Azure, coordinating with architecture and systems teams on connectivity requirements and cutover planning. - Manage certificate lifecycles, DNS, DHCP, and network monitoring infrastructure. - Provide escalation support for site-level and cloud connectivity issues, including QoS analysis, Teams/UC traffic optimization, and ISP coordination. - Project and Cross-Functional Support - Provide network infrastructure support for customer implementation projects including new site buildouts and storeroom deployments. - Participate in implementation calls as the infrastructure representative. - Coordinate with external network partners on firewall policy management, SSL VPN operations, and security fabric health. - Maintain network documentation, standards, and change management procedures. - Mentor junior network staff and serve as technical escalation point within the team. Qualifications - Required: - 5-8 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience. - Demonstrated Cisco Meraki MX deployment and management experience across a multi-site environment; Meraki preferred. - Experience owning B2B VPN tunnel infrastructure including NAT, SNAT, and IP object group management. - ISP circuit lifecycle experience: procurement, turn-up coordination, outage escalation, DIA and FTTP. - Strong working knowledge of routing and switching fundamentals: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and QoS. - Hands-on Azure networking experience: VNet/subnet design, hybrid connectivity, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and DNS. - Experience coordinating with external vendor and partner organizations on technical issues. - Ability to operate autonomously on hardware procurement, vendor management, and troubleshooting decisions. - Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders. - Preferred: - Experience with Cradlepoint 5G routers and SIM management. - Familiarity with Fortinet security platforms (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS). - Experience supporting cloud migration projects from a network connectivity standpoint. - Cisco Meraki CMNA (Meraki Network Associate). - Fortinet NSE 4 or higher certification. - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700). - Experience producing network reporting for non-technical stakeholders. Work Environment & Physical Demands - Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. - Work environment may not be temperature controlled; must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments. - Must have the ability to work in dusty conditions. - May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). - May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications (written and/or driving). - Assigned work shifts may vary and/or rotate. - Overtime may be required; extended day, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice. - Must be able to handle and work physical inventory; required to lift up to 25 lbs. or greater with assistance following standard operating and safety procedures. - Other physical requirements including, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb and balance. - Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required. #LI-Remote
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