Senior Network Engineer
Blue Mantis
AnsibleCloudFirewallsPython
Senior Network Engineer
Blue Mantis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Senior
Tech Stack
AnsibleCloudFirewallsPython
About the role
- Quickly assess and resolve network-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
- Perform firmware updates, patches, and upgrades across all network devices
- Monitor network health and performance, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical diagrams
- Develop runbooks to streamline troubleshooting and resolution processes
- Provide timely updates and clear communication to stakeholders during incidents and maintenance activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network services
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support when needed
Requirements
- Expertise in Cisco and Nexus switches, VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, and Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls, including policy configuration, troubleshooting, high availability and optimization
- Experience with Meraki networks and cloud-based management
- Proficiency with physical and virtual F5 load balancers, including configuration and troubleshooting
- Experience with Cisco SANs
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds)
- Automation and scripting experience (Python, Ansible, or similar)
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in network engineering roles, with a focus on enterprise-scale environments
- Proven track record in incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), firmware updates, patch management, and hardware lifecycle management
- Preferred certifications: CCNP or higher, PCNSE, CCSE, F5 Certified Administrator
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Cisco switchesNexus switchesVLANstrunkingspanning treeLayer 3 routing protocolsBGPOSPFEIGRPPalo Alto firewalls
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingincident managementroot cause analysisdocumentationstakeholder engagementtroubleshootingprocess improvementteamwork
Certifications
CCNPPCNSECCSEF5 Certified Administrator