Senior Network Engineer
GeekPlus
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Suwanee • United States
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About the role
- Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise hybrid cloud network architecture, integrating public clouds (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Azure) with on-premise environments.
- Lead the deployment, optimization, and maintenance of remote access and secure networking platforms, including VPN, SASE, and SD-WAN, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity for large-scale users worldwide.
- Design and manage complex AWS networking environments — including VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security Groups, and inter-region connectivity — ensuring high availability, scalability, and compliance.
- Manage and maintain enterprise firewalls, with extensive hands-on experience in Palo Alto and FortiGate for policy configuration, VPN management, and log analysis.
- Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, covering routing, authentication, VPN, DNS, and traffic optimization.
- Operate and optimize wireless networks, including enterprise Wi-Fi design, controller management, and performance troubleshooting.
- Work with virtualization and infrastructure platforms, including VMware and cloud networking environments.
- Implement automation and monitoring using Python and AI tools to enhance operational efficiency; apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and NetDevOps practices to streamline configuration management.
- Support PKI systems and certificate management to ensure secure authentication and encrypted connectivity.
- Collaborate with global IT and Security teams to ensure network compliance, performance, and security across all environments.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, including AWS network architecture diagrams, firewall policies, automation scripts, and SOPs.
Requirements
- Bilingual in both English and Mandarin is a must
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field; 3+ years of relevant enterprise networking experience.
- Expert-level knowledge of AWS networking, including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security Groups, and hybrid cloud interconnection.
- Proven hands-on experience in VPN, SASE, and SD-WAN technologies, supporting large-scale remote or branch-office deployments.
- Solid experience with public clouds (AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Strong operational knowledge of Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls, including policy management, VPN setup, and troubleshooting.
- Familiar with VMware virtualization and enterprise wireless network deployment and tuning.
- Understanding of PKI, digital certificates, and enterprise authentication systems.
- Proficient in core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, routing, authentication), with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience with automation and AI-assisted network operations using Python.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and tools such as Terraform; familiar with NetDevOps principles, workflows, and toolchains.
- Strong communication, ownership, and documentation skills; able to work independently in global teams.
- Preferred certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, PCNSE, NSE7/NSE8, CCNP/CCIE, VMware VCP, Terraform Associate.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
AWS networkingVPCTransit GatewayDirect ConnectRoute 53Security GroupsVPNSASESD-WANnetwork troubleshooting
Soft Skills
communicationownershipdocumentationindependent workcollaboration
Certifications
AWS Advanced Networking SpecialtyPCNSENSE7NSE8CCNPCCIEVMware VCPTerraform Associate