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 OverviewYou 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:

Architect, implement, troubleshoot, and document solutions

Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams

Own deployments end-to-end

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

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

Thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting enterprise customers

What You Will Do

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

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

Architect, configure, and troubleshoot:

BGP, OSPF, VRFs, routing policy design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Automation & Scripting

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

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

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

Leadership & Collaboration

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

Mentor intermediate engineers and participate in technical design reviews.

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

Must-Have Technical Expertise

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

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

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

Firewalls:

Check Point (strong hands-on)

Meraki MX (advanced)

Fortigate/Palo Alto exposure (nice to have)

Tools & Automation:

Visio, Lucidchart

Wireshark, packet capture analysis

Python, Ansible, YAML templates

Automation-focused mindset

Diagnostic Expertise:

Log analysis

Firewall rule evaluation

Packet analysis

Root-cause troubleshooting

Experience & Soft Skills

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

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

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

Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail.

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

Certifications

CCNP (preferred), CCNA (required)

Cisco SD-WAN specialist certification (highly valued)

Check Point CCSA/CCSE (asset)

Meraki CMNA/CMNP (asset)

What We Offer

Remote role with global exposure.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

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

Opportunities to develop into Architecture and Lead-level roles.

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