[Hiring] Senior Network Engineer @Blue Mantis

Role Description

At Blue Mantis, we specialize in designing, implementing, and managing secure, high-performance digital operating environments for leading companies nationwide. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer and Team Lead to join our dynamic team. This individual will not only provide expert-level support for a large, complex customer environment but also lead a team of 4–6 Senior Network Engineers. The role combines hands-on technical responsibilities with leadership, requiring expertise in managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing network technologies including:

• Cisco and Nexus switches
• Meraki
• Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls
• Physical and virtual F5 load balancers
• Cisco SANs

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer with leadership experience to drive team performance, guide escalations, and make a significant impact in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in network engineering roles
• At least 2–3 years in a leadership or team lead capacity
• Demonstrated success in managing escalations, incident management, and team operations
• Experience with firmware updates, patch management, and hardware lifecycle management

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and support technical teams and delegate tasks effectively
• Experience managing escalations and driving resolution during critical incidents
• Strong organizational skills to manage team schedules, On-Call rotations, and workload distribution
• Expertise in Cisco and Nexus switches, with a solid understanding of VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, and Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls, including policy configuration, troubleshooting, high availability and optimization
• Experience with Meraki networks and cloud-based management
• Proficiency with physical and virtual F5 load balancers, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds) and automation techniques using scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide clear updates and create comprehensive documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

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