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Sr. Network Engineer II

India · Remote (restrictions not stated) · Full time

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  • EmployerNextgen
  • LocationIndia
  • Work styleRemote (restrictions not stated)
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Description:

The Sr. Network Engineer II is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting complex, mission-critical network infrastructures that span enterprise data centers, cloud platforms, and distributed healthcare environments. This role serves as a senior technical expert for Juniper networking technologies and Palo Alto security platforms. JNCIP/JNCIE and PCNSE certifications (or equivalent expert-level credentials) are strongly preferred as evidence of advanced design, operational, and troubleshooting expertise. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in enterprise routing, switching, wireless networking, cloud connectivity, network security, and network automation, ensuring highly available, secure, and scalable network services.

  • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Lead network infrastructure projects involving enterprise routing, switching, wireless networking, WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity.
  • Implement and manage advanced routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, and modern campus networking architectures.
  • Design, deploy, and support Juniper networking solutions, including routing, switching, and wireless infrastructure.
  • Implement and manage Palo Alto Networks security solutions, including next-generation firewalls, GlobalProtect VPN, threat prevention, network segmentation, and Zero Trust architectures.
  • Develop and maintain network automation solutions utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), APIs, Python, Ansible, Terraform, and modern automation frameworks.
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, resiliency, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical network incidents in highly available production environments.
  • Partner with Security, Systems, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless infrastructure integration and operational excellence.
  • Evaluate emerging networking and security technologies and provide architectural recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Participate in after-hours support and major incident response activities as required.
  • Perform other duties that support the overall objective of the position.
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Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required

  • 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • 3+ years of operational experience supporting Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) functions.
  • Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting Juniper routing, switching, and wireless networking platforms.
  • Strong experience administering Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and enterprise security solutions.
  • Experience with Palo Alto GlobalProtect, network segmentation, threat prevention, intrusion prevention, VPN technologies, and Zero Trust security principles.
  • Experience supporting enterprise WAN, LAN, campus, and data center networking environments.
  • Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Python, Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs, or similar technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud networking and connectivity within public cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Juniper Mist Wireless and AI-driven network operations preferred.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred.
  • Experience supporting healthcare or other highly regulated environments preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred Certifications

  • Juniper Networks Certified Professional Enterprise (JNCIP-ENT) or equivalent experience.
  • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) preferred.
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) strongly preferred.
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Professional (PCCP) preferred.
  • Additional certifications such as CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or equivalent advanced certifications are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of

  • Enterprise routing and switching protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, and SD-WAN.
  • Juniper networking platforms, Junos operating system, enterprise switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
  • Palo Alto Networks security platforms, including next-generation firewalls, GlobalProtect, threat prevention, network segmentation, and Zero Trust architectures.
  • High-availability network design, resiliency, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Cloud networking concepts and hybrid-cloud connectivity architectures.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC), network automation, and modern operational practices.
  • Monitoring and observability platforms such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Juniper Mist, and similar enterprise tools.

Skills In

  • Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Network architecture and technical design.
  • Infrastructure automation and operational efficiency.
  • Technical leadership and mentoring.
  • Clear communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Ability To

  • Lead complex enterprise networking projects from design through implementation.
  • Influence architectural decisions and technology strategy.
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities in fast-paced operational environments.
  • Respond to and resolve mission-critical incidents under pressure.
  • Collaborate across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams to deliver reliable and secure network services.

NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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  • Work styleRemote (restrictions not stated)
  • Employment typeFull time
  • SenioritySenior
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