Senior Network Engineer
Duracell.com
Office
Costa Rica
Full Time
We are looking for a Network Engineer who thrives in troubleshooting complex network issues, takes ownership of challenges, and continuously seeks to improve and optimize network operations. This role requires understanding in Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA, Meraki Firewalls & SD-WAN, and Cisco ASA (or similar security platforms).
The ideal candidate is a problem solver who enjoys digging into technical issues, proactively identifying improvements, and working independently without micromanagement. They should have a strong desire to learn, grow, and take initiative while collaborating with teams across different regions.
This position involves supporting global network operations, ensuring optimal performance, implementing security policies, and leading high-impact network projects to modernize and enhance our infrastructure.
- 4+ years of hands-on Network Engineering experience in medium-to-large enterprise environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex network issues across all OSI layers.
- Experience designing and supporting Cisco ISE and 802.1X authentication (wired and wireless).
- Proficiency with Cisco DNA Center for network automation, monitoring, and policy enforcement.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 9300, 9500, and Nexus series switches (including VSS, Stacking, STP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
- Deep knowledge of Cisco ASA, Meraki Firewalls & SD-WAN, and VPN solutions (Remote Access & Site-to-Site).
- Familiarity with network security principles, segmentation, firewall rule management, and NAC policies.
- Hands-on expertise with Wireless (Meraki, Cisco WLC), DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SSH, SMTP, and SNMP monitoring tools.
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., OpManager, SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco ThousandEyes, Splunk, or similar).
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks/projects without needing micromanagement.
- Must have a growth mindset, strong curiosity, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
- Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate technical details clearly.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have):
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
- Industry certifications: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIA (or equivalent).
- Experience with Meraki Wireless, SD-WAN, and Infoblox DNS management.
- Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible).
