Sr. Network Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Sr. Network Engineer " for one of our client in Beachwood, OH (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: Sr. Network Engineer

Location: Beachwood, OH 44122 (Onsite)

Type: Contract (Only W2)

Rate: $55/hr

Exp: 12+ Years

Top Skills:

1. Deep knowledge of Cisco & Fortinet/FortiGate hardware and protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS).

2. Extensive experience with Viptela & Fortinet SD-WAN and Cisco/Fortinet wireless architectures.

3. Proficient in Fortinet (NSE 4-8), Palo Alto (PCNSE), and Cisco ASA/Firepower, including VPN technologies.

4. Proven experience in Microsoft Azure Virtual Networking.

Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Relevant certifications: CCNP(Cisco), NSE 4-8 (Fortinet)

Key Responsibilities:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in network support and engineering.

• Design, configure, and deploy comprehensive enterprise-grade Cisco routing/switching, SD-WAN (Viptela/Fortinet), and wireless solutions.

• Administer and manage secure network connections in Microsoft Azure, including VNet peering, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute.

• Expert-level administration of Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls, including policy management, NAT, and threat prevention.

• Manage and troubleshoot Cisco/Meraki and Fortinet network devices, including routers, switches, and wireless access points.

• Act as the top-tier escalation point for complex network outages, utilizing tools like Wireshark and NetFlow to resolve BGP/OSPF/VPN issues.

• Monitor network performance, capacity planning, and ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., PCI, HIPAA).

• Oversee WAN and LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.

• Implement and support wireless network solutions, ensuring robust and secure wireless access.

• Perform network troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues promptly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network-related projects and initiatives.

• Monitor network performance and security, implementing improvements as needed.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of up-to-date network diagrams, network configurations, inventory (IPAM), processes, and procedures.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the network infrastructure remains cutting-edge.

• Highly proficient with English spoken and written skills

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or automation (Python, Ansible).

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include: Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com