Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cigars International is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise networking and security architecture. The role involves designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting a secure and scalable network infrastructure, while also mentoring junior engineers and leading modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network architectures, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity
- Lead implementation and ongoing management of Fortinet solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP)
- Architect and administer Zscaler solutions (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) to support zero trust, secure access, and cloud-first strategies
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex network and security incidents; perform root cause analysis and drive remediation
- Develop and enforce network security standards, best practices, and operational procedures
- Partner with security and systems teams to align networking solutions with business and security requirements
- Lead network modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy perimeter models to Zero Trust architectures
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and continuous optimization of network environments
- Evaluate new technologies and provide technical recommendations aligned with business strategy
- Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure engineering
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP
- Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet technologies, especially FortiGate firewalls and SD-WAN
- Proven experience implementing and operating Zscaler (ZIA and ZPA required)
- Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL)
- Experience with hybrid networking (on-prem, data center, and public cloud environments such as Azure)
- Strong troubleshooting skills in complex, multi-vendor environments
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Fortinet certifications (NSE 4–7) and/or Zscaler certifications
- Experience with SASE and Zero Trust network architectures
- Experience supporting global or multi-region enterprise networks
- Background working in regulated or security-sensitive environments
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Disability Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Additional Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match
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