Senior Network Engineer/Architect

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Senior Network Engineer/Architect is a technical leader who bridges architectural vision with operational execution.
Architect, plan, and deploy highly available, scalable, and secure WAN, LAN, and Data center networks using Juniper (e.g., MX Routers, EX/QFX Switches) and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Develop and maintain the MPLS core network architecture, including L2/L3 VPNs, Traffic Engineering (TE), and Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)/Resource Reservation Protocol (ESVP)
Design and implement complex BGP routing policies for multi-homed internet connectivity, inter-AS communication, and global route optimization
Lead the network aspects of strategic projects, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and best practices
Design, implement, and fine-tune Quality of Service (QoS) policies (e.g., queuing, policing, shaping, classification) across the network to guarantee optimal performance for critical services
Ensure reliable delivery and transport of VoIP services, including configuration and management of related infrastructure (e.g., Session Border Controllers, gateways) and their seamless integration
Architect, plan, and support the network infrastructure specifically for IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) systems, including camera-to-VMS communication and storage networking
Conduct network capacity planning and traffic analysis to accurately forecast bandwidth requirements for high-resolution, continuous recording IP cameras (e.g., H.264/H.265 streams)
Design and manage the secure VLAN segmentation and network zoning strategy for all IPVS infrastructure, including ensuring proper PoE/PoE+ power budgets on supporting switches
Configure and manage all features on Juniper SRX Series Firewalls and Palo Alto Networks Next Firewalls (NGFWs), including Security Policies, NAT, VPNs, User-ID, and Application-ID
Enforce robust network security policies for all segmented networks, including implementing 802.1x authentication for camera and other endpoint access where required
Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support for complex network incidents and performance issues, ensuring rapid resolution and root cause analysis
Utilize network monitoring tools and packet capture analysis (Wireshark) to diagnose and resolve high-level network, voice, and video stream issues
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a Network Architect or Lead Senior role
Deep hands-on expertise with Juniper Junos OS across routers (e.g., MX Series), switches (e.g., EX/QFX Series), and SRX firewalls
Expert-level knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), including path manipulation, route filtering, and peering
Extensive experience designing and operating Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPPLS) networks, including LDP, RSVP-TE, and L2/L3 VPNs
Proven expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management, App-ID, Content-ID, and WildFire integration
Strong, verifiable experience in designing and troubleshooting networks that support high-volume, real-time traffic, including QoS for VoIP and IP Video
MUST BE A US AND LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING AREA OF PHILADELPHIA, PA