[Remote] Sr. Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brenntag North America LLC is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to lead enterprise network architecture, security, reliability, and lifecycle management across global sites. The role also oversees cloud and hybrid networking, automation, incident analysis, and technical guidance for network engineers.

Responsibilities

• Network Architecture & Design Leadership: Define architecture standards and lead the design and deployment of scalable, resilient Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), SD-WAN, and wireless systems across multiple global sites
• Infrastructure Ownership: Own the configuration, lifecycle, and advanced troubleshooting of routers, firewalls, network switches, and wireless controllers, setting configuration baselines and best practices for the team
• Network Security: Design and maintain firewall policies, secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), segmentation, and Zero-Trust principles in close collaboration with the Information Security team
• Performance & Reliability: Define monitoring strategy and KPIs, analyze network health to proactively prevent latency, packet loss, and outages, and lead root-cause analysis for major incidents
• Infrastructure Upgrades & Lifecycle: Plan and govern hardware replacements, patch management, and system upgrades, including change management and risk assessment for business-critical environments
• Disaster Recovery & Resilience: Design and validate failover mechanisms, backup strategies, and business continuity plans, ensuring recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) are met
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Architect and manage virtual and hybrid cloud networking environments across AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers, including connectivity, routing, and security integration
• Automation & Standardization: Drive network automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and accelerate delivery
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentoring to network engineers, review designs, and represent the network domain in cross-functional and architecture forums

Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering, including a senior or lead role in complex, multi-site, global environments
• Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Spanning Tree, HSRP/VRRP, VLANs, and QoS
• Deep expertise with enterprise networking equipment such as Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet, or Juniper, including design, deployment, and advanced troubleshooting
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Terraform, or Ansible to automate infrastructure tasks and build reusable, version-controlled configurations
• Hands-on experience designing and operating monitoring with systems such as SolarWinds, Cacti, or PRTG, including alerting and capacity planning
• In-depth experience managing core network services including DHCP, DNS, and IP address management (IPAM) at enterprise scale
• Experience with agile frameworks at scale (Scrum, Kanban) and contributing to agile transformation
• Excellent root-cause analysis and decision-making skills to lead and resolve high-pressure, business-critical outages
• Ability to explain complex infrastructure topologies to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders, and to produce clear documentation and designs
• Proven ability to work effectively with and provide technical leadership to Network Engineers, Architects, Security teams, and Project Managers across the organization
• Relevant senior-level certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE or equivalent) are a strong plus

Benefits

• Individual development
• On-the-job training
• Development programs designed to help employees grow in their careers
• Incentives
• Various healthcare plan options
• 401(k)

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