Network Engineer

Job Summary
Join a leading retail services company in Philadelphia as a Network Engineer, specializing in large-scale campus network deployments and enterprise connectivity solutions. This full-time role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance LAN/WAN/WLAN networks using cutting-edge Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with campus network architectures, routing protocols, and Wi-Fi solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise campus networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN) to ensure high performance and reliability.

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Aruba switches.

• Integrate and manage Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama.

• Implement and optimize routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.

• Deploy and troubleshoot enterprise Wi-Fi solutions, ensuring coverage, capacity, and performance.

• Maintain network documentation, design diagrams, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for security integration, troubleshooting, and network optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience.

• Strong expertise in campus network design, LAN/WAN/WLAN deployment.

• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, and Aruba switches.

• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama management.

• Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 technologies, VLANs, and trunking.

• Routing protocol knowledge: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.

• Strong Wi-Fi deployment and troubleshooting experience.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Cisco CCNP or higher (or equivalent experience).

• Network automation knowledge: Python, Ansible.

• Familiarity with SD-Access or SD-WAN solutions.

• Experience with network monitoring tools: SolarWinds, Cisco DNAC, etc.

• VoIP or Unified Communications integration experience.

Work Breakdown

• Campus Network Design & Deployment: 60%

• Network Troubleshooting & Optimization: 25%

• Firewall & Security Integration: 15%

• Hands-On Work: 80% | Documentation & Planning: 10% | Team Collaboration: 10%

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Time

• Stock Options

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S. now and in the future.