Senior Network Engineer (Cisco, Meraki, Check Point, SD-WAN)

The client is a global provider of IT and cybersecurity services

Basic information:

Location: 100% remote

Rate: PLN 100-130/hour net + VAT

Type of employment: B2B contract

Duration: 12 months + extensions

Recruitment process: 2 stages

English: B2+/C1

Luxmed, MultiSport, equipment provided by the client

Must-Have Technical Expertise

• Meraki SD-WAN – Multi-site deployments, templates, policy configuration, routing integration.
• Cisco Networking – Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR, enterprise WLAN, Cisco ISE.
• Routing & Switching:BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRFs, LACP, VLANs, STP, QoS
• Firewalls:
• Check Point (strong hands-on)
• Meraki MX (advanced)
• Fortigate/Palo Alto exposure (nice to have)
• Tools & Automation:
• Visio, Lucidchart
• Wireshark, packet capture analysis
• Python, Ansible, YAML templates
• Automation-focused mindset
• Diagnostic Expertise:
• Log analysis
• Firewall rule evaluation
• Packet analysis
• Root-cause troubleshooting

Experience & Soft Skills

• 7–12+ years of hands-on network engineering in enterprise or MSP/GSI environments.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills; able to explain concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple concurrent high-priority tasks.
• Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight timelines.

Certifications

• CCNP (preferred), CCNA (required)
• Cisco SD-WAN specialist certification (highly valued)
• Check Point CCSA/CCSE (asset)
• Meraki CMNA/CMNP (asset)

Role Overview

You are a senior, hands-on network engineer with deep experience across Cisco, Meraki, Check Point, SD-WAN, and enterprise routing/switching. You are comfortable operating in complex, multi-site, multi-vendor environments where accuracy and speed matter.

You can:

• Architect, implement, troubleshoot, and document solutions
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams
• Own deployments end-to-end
• Analyze logs, interpret packet captures, and build rules based on findings
• Create diagrams, automate repetitive tasks, and work with global delivery teams
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting enterprise customers

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployments and configurations of Meraki SD-WAN and Cisco SD-WAN architectures.
• Design and implement secure enterprise networks, including routing, switching, wireless, segmentation, and firewall integrations.
• Architect, configure, and troubleshoot:
• BGP, OSPF, VRFs, routing policy design
• Cisco ISE (NAC, profiling, posture, 802.1X)
• Cisco WLAN (controllers, APs, RF design, optimization)
• Check Point firewalls (rules, NAT, VPN, troubleshooting)
• Meraki networks (MX, MS, MR, SD-WAN, dashboard automation)
• Analyze traffic flows using packet captures, Wireshark, and firewall logs to identify issues and create/adjust firewall rules.
• Build detailed network diagrams, topology maps, runbooks, and technical documentation using Visio or Lucidchart.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Senior/Lead Architects on design validation and architectural governance.
• Participate in customer workshops and planning sessions, articulating technical decisions and trade-offs.
• Provide escalation support during major incidents, critical cutovers, and high-impact projects.
• Ensure best practices, standardized configurations, and security frameworks are consistently applied.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop scripts (Python, PowerShell, or Ansible) to automate configuration, audits, and deployment tasks.
• Contribute to reusable configuration templates, automated workflows, and network-as-code initiatives.
• Assist in implementing CI/CD-style approaches for network configuration management.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with PMs, engineers, and security teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Mentor intermediate engineers and participate in technical design reviews.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and contribute to Jolera’s strategic roadmap.

International team: Department - Enterprise Advisory Servies

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