Senior Network Engineer

Jolera is a global technology powerhouse, one of the fastest-growing Global Systems Integrators (GSI) and Managed Security/Service Providers (MSP/MSSP) in the world.

With 650+ experts across 15 countries, we deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent solutions that help organizations modernize, protect, and accelerate their business.

Our clients span enterprise, mid-market, and channel partners across North America and Europe. We specialize in complex transformation work across cloud, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled operations.

If you're passionate about solving difficult technical challenges, leading migrations at scale, and working directly with enterprise customers, you'll feel at home here.

Role Overview

You are a senior, hands-on network engineer with deep experience across Cisco, Meraki, Check Point, SD-WAN, and enterprise routing/switching. You are comfortable operating in complex, multi-site, multi-vendor environments where accuracy and speed matter.

You can:

o Architect, implement, troubleshoot, and document solutions

o Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams

o Own deployments end-to-end

o Analyze logs, interpret packet captures, and build rules based on findings

o Create diagrams, automate repetitive tasks, and work with global delivery teams

o Thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting enterprise customers

Core Responsibilities

o Lead end-to-end deployments and configurations of Meraki SD-WAN and Cisco SD-WAN architectures.

o Design and implement secure enterprise networks, including routing, switching, wireless, segmentation, and firewall integrations.

o Architect, configure, and troubleshoot:

o BGP, OSPF, VRFs, routing policy design

o Cisco ISE (NAC, profiling, posture, 802.1X)

o Cisco WLAN (controllers, APs, RF design, optimization)

o Check Point firewalls (rules, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting)

o Meraki networks (MX, MS, MR, SD-WAN, dashboard automation)

o Analyze traffic flows using packet captures, Wireshark, and firewall logs to identify issues and create/adjust firewall rules.

o Build detailed network diagrams, topology maps, runbooks, and technical documentation using Visio or Lucidchart.

o Perform advanced troubleshooting across LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments.

o Collaborate with Senior/Lead Architects on design validation and architectural governance.

o Participate in customer workshops and planning sessions, articulating technical decisions and trade-offs.

o Provide escalation support during major incidents, critical cutovers, and high-impact projects.

o Ensure best practices, standardized configurations, and security frameworks are consistently applied.

Automation & Scripting

o Develop scripts (Python, PowerShell, or Ansible) to automate configuration, audits, and deployment tasks.

o Contribute to reusable configuration templates, automated workflows, and network-as-code initiatives.

o Assist in implementing CI/CD-style approaches for network configuration management.

Leadership & Collaboration

o Work closely with PMs, engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

o Mentor intermediate engineers and participate in technical design reviews.

o Evaluate emerging networking technologies and contribute to Jolera's strategic roadmap.

Must-Have Technical Expertise

o Meraki SD-WAN – Multi-site deployments, templates, policy configuration, routing integration.

o Cisco Networking – Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR, enterprise WLAN, Cisco ISE.

o Routing & Switching:BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRFs, LACP, VLANs, STP, QoS

o Firewalls:

o Check Point (strong hands-on)

o Meraki MX (advanced)

o Fortigate/Palo Alto exposure (nice to have)

o Tools & Automation:

o Visio, Lucidchart

o Wireshark, packet capture analysis

o Python, Ansible, YAML templates

o Automation-focused mindset

o Diagnostic Expertise:

o Log analysis

o Firewall rule evaluation

o Packet analysis

o Root-cause troubleshooting

Experience & Soft Skills

o 7–12+ years of hands-on network engineering in enterprise or MSP/GSI environments.

o Strong customer-facing communication skills; able to explain concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

o Ability to work independently and handle multiple concurrent high-priority tasks.

o Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail.

o Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight timelines.

Certifications

o CCNP (preferred), CCNA (required)

o Cisco SD-WAN specialist certification (highly valued)

o Check Point CCSA/CCSE (asset)

o Meraki CMNA/CMNP (asset)

What We Offer

o Remote role with global exposure.

o Competitive compensation and benefits.

o Ability to work on cutting-edge global enterprise projects across multiple industries.

o Opportunities to develop into Architecture and Lead-level roles.

o Work culture that values innovation, speed, creativity, and technical mastery.

Job Type: Full-time