Network Engineer at Pavago

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Routing, Switching, Firewalls, VPN, OSPF, BGP, VLAN, Network Monitoring, Packet Analysis, Network Security, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure as Code, Troubleshooting, Capacity Planning, Network Documentation, Zero Trust

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Network Engineer Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (with flexibility for on-call support and critical incident response) Location: Remote (LATAM, Pakistan, South Africa, Eastern Europe Preferred) About the Role Our client is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, monitoring, and troubleshooting, along with a proactive mindset focused on uptime, security, scalability, and operational reliability. The Network Engineer will support both day-to-day network operations and long-term infrastructure initiatives while collaborating closely with cloud, DevOps, and IT teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and capable of solving complex networking issues in fast-moving production environments. ResponsibilitiesNetwork Configuration & Maintenance • Configure and manage enterprise-grade routers, switches, and firewalls including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet devices • Implement and maintain VLANs, VPNs, QoS policies, and routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP • Perform firmware upgrades, device patching, and hardware lifecycle management • Configure network segmentation and redundancy to improve reliability and performance • Support LAN, WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud networking environments Monitoring & Troubleshooting • Monitor network performance and availability using SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Zabbix, or similar platforms • Investigate and resolve connectivity, latency, routing, and packet loss issues • Utilize tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump for packet analysis and diagnostics • Respond to escalated incidents and provide detailed root cause analysis documentation • Participate in on-call support rotations and critical incident response efforts Security & Compliance • Implement and maintain firewall policies, ACLs, VPN security, and intrusion prevention systems • Support Zero Trust networking initiatives and secure segmentation strategies • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory frameworks including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and GDPR where applicable • Maintain patching schedules and monitor for vulnerabilities across network infrastructure Performance Optimization & Reliability • Conduct bandwidth analysis and capacity planning to support growth and performance • Optimize load balancing, failover systems, and high-availability configurations • Improve uptime, resiliency, and network scalability across environments • Identify risks proactively and recommend infrastructure improvements before outages occur Documentation & Governance • Maintain accurate network diagrams, topology maps, runbooks, and operational documentation using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools • Document network changes, incidents, and configurations following ITIL or change management best practices • Ensure all network documentation remains audit-ready and current Collaboration & Infrastructure Projects • Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and systems teams on hybrid cloud networking initiatives (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, GCP networking) • Support office expansions, migrations, VPN rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades • Assist in evaluating hardware vendors, networking solutions, and infrastructure improvements • Participate in infrastructure planning and long-term network architecture discussions What Makes You a Perfect Fit • Strong troubleshooting instincts with the ability to stay calm under pressure • Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline • Excellent communicator capable of explaining technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Proactive mindset focused on prevention, reliability, and continuous improvement • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments Required Experience & Skills • 3+ years of hands-on network engineering experience • Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent enterprise networking experience • Strong understanding of routing protocols including OSPF and BGP • Experience with firewalls, VPNs, switching, VLANs, and enterprise network architecture • Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools • Strong understanding of enterprise networking and security concepts Ideal Experience & Skills • CCNP, CCIE, Palo Alto, or Fortinet certifications • Experience with AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, or hybrid cloud networking • Familiarity with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform • Experience supporting multi-site enterprise environments • Exposure to Zero Trust architectures and advanced network security implementations What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Network Engineer’s day revolves around ensuring networks remain secure, stable, and optimized. You will: • Monitor dashboards and alerts to identify and resolve issues proactively • Troubleshoot escalated connectivity, routing, or performance problems • Configure network devices, firewalls, VPNs, and routing policies • Collaborate on cloud integrations, infrastructure projects, and migrations • Update documentation, diagrams, and change management records • Analyze network performance trends and recommend optimization strategies • Support uptime, resiliency, and operational stability across environments In essence: you are the guardian of network performance, reliability, and security — ensuring businesses stay connected, protected, and operational at all times. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) • Network uptime ≥99.9% • Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) within SLA targets • Zero missed critical patches or compliance failures • Accurate and up-to-date network documentation • Reduction in recurring incidents and downtime events • Positive internal stakeholder and end-user feedback on network performance Interview Process • Initial Phone Screen • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter • Technical Assessment (e.g., VLAN configuration or troubleshooting scenario) • Client Interview with Engineering / IT Leadership • Offer & Background Verification #NetworkEngineer #Networking #Cisco #CloudNetworking #Infrastructure #ITJobs #RemoteJobs #NetworkSecurity #CCNA #CCNP #DevOps #Firewall #EnterpriseNetworking #RemoteWork

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, and firewalls. Monitor network performance and resolve complex connectivity issues to ensure high uptime and security.