Senior Network Engineer

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

What is the role

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will lead a major network transformation by driving the migration from Cisco to Arista. This high-impact position blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, requiring extensive experience in Arista Networks and Fortinet firewalls. You'll guide a team of engineers through complex challenges, ensuring seamless execution, operational excellence, and long-term success.

This is a 21-month contract position.

Other duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

• Architect and maintain Arista-based network infrastructures and Fortinet NGFW & SD-WAN solutions
• Design Layer 2/3 topologies using Arista EOS, Cloud Vision, and spine-leaf architecture
• Lead configuration, policy development, and performance tuning of Fortinet firewalls
• Supervise and mentor a team of network engineers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of projects
• Drive automation efforts using Python, Ansible, and Fortinet APIs
• Collaborate across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud application teams
• Develop and enforce Zero Trust segmentation across Arista and Fortinet platforms
• Troubleshoot complex network and security events using Forti Manager and Forti Analyzer

Work Set-up/Schedule

• Permanent WFH
• 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Who we are looking for

Successful candidate must possess:

• Must have 7–10 years in enterprise network engineering
• Must have 5+ years with Arista Networks and Fortinet Firewall (senior-level)
• Must be certified Arista ACE Level 3+, Arista Certified Engineer, Cisco CCIE
• Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Fortinet NSE 4+ is preferred
• Strategic, security-focused, adaptable leader
• Leadership experience managing network engineers
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Innovation-driven with strong mentoring abilities

Technical Skills:

• BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN
• Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Fort iOS, Python, Ansible, REST APIs
• Azure, AWS, GCP; SDN and micro segmentation

What we offer

• Permanent WFH
• Non-taxable allowance
• Day 1 HMO + 1 free dependent
• Sunlife Group Insurance
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement Benefits
• Company Salary Loans
• Government contributions
• Assistance with government loan payments
• 13th month pay
• Night differential pay
• Holiday pay (for hours worked on holidays)
• Mandated Leaves
• Work equipment provided
• Referral bonus

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