Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

EPAM is seeking a Senior Network Engineer who will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of network technologies across the client's global landscape with a high degree of focus on security and next-generation connectivity. The individual will also provide ongoing day-to-day tier 3 support for the global data network in response to related support tasks and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy LAN/WAN network infrastructure
• Responsible for 3rd-level troubleshooting for all LAN/WAN alerts and issues
• Responsible for the maintenance of all monitoring and reporting systems
• Produce and maintain documentation related to all systems developed/deployed
• Perform on-call duty for non-business hours support as per shift assignments
• Perform administrative tasks about time entry and status reporting
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's security team
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
• Open for 24x7 availability
• Conduct technical training to internal resources

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-8 years of domain experience, CCNP certified
• 3 days a week onsite
• Possess excellent network troubleshooting skills; must be able to quickly identify and resolve network-related issues in the smallest possible time
• Must be able to clearly interact with the customer, understand the requirements, and communicate with the offshore team; must be able to participate and represent the team in change and incident management meetings
• Experience with SDWAN – Silver Peak preferred
• Experience with Next Gen Firewalls – Cisco Firepower preferred
• Experience in troubleshooting routing loops
• Troubleshoot asymmetric routing & STP loop issues
• Implementation of operational changes & coordination with the project team for project-related changes
• Configuring/troubleshooting Cisco ASA, IPS
• Configuring/troubleshooting Cisco ISE
• Configuring/troubleshooting wireless – Cisco WLC preferred
• Configuring/troubleshooting routing protocols – EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
• Configuring/troubleshooting LAN switching – VLAN, VTP, STP, EtherChannel
• Configuring/troubleshooting quality of service
• Configuring/troubleshooting TCP/IP protocol suite
• Configuring/troubleshooting application protocols - HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, etc
• Configuring/troubleshooting network security – IPSec/SSL VPN/Cisco AnyConnect, AAA architecture, TACACS+, RADIUS, 802.1x
• Cisco Catalyst & Nexus 9K/7K series of switches
• Configuring/troubleshooting Cisco IOS, NX-OS software
• Configuring/troubleshooting of application load balancers
• Experience with firewall cloud services – Zscaler preferred
• Experience with Data Center – Nexus environment (ACI preferred)
• Working on all applications such as SAP, Citrix, Portal, etc
• Analyzing the outputs of all the tools and making recommendations example: High CPU utilization on the core device at the data center
• AWS, GCP, and Azure Cloud experience is considered a plus
• Citrix NetScaler load balancer, Cisco FTD (FW), Aruba SD-WAN, and Azure Cloud are all considered a plus for experience

We offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

For remote work in New York City only. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.