SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

About the role

Sr Network Engineer at NETSCOUT is responsible for analyzing problems, gathering requirements, designing, and testing DDoS protection solutions. This role offers an opportunity to participate in an industry-leading network security environment and tackle today's most challenging cyberwarfare issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable network designs, solutions, policies, and recommendations.
• Identify, research, and evaluate network-related tools and emerging network technologies.
• Evaluate and test upgrades to network equipment such as routers and switches.
• Document new and existing network deployments according to standards.
• Drive revenue growth through the creative development of new products and services.
• Participate as a network security Subject Matter Expert both internally and externally.
• Advise developers on automation necessary for network management & visibility.
• Advises support team to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a mentor to the other engineering team members.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule with several other team members.
• Provide third-tier support.

Requirements

• 12+ years of network engineering experience in ISP/CSP environments.
• 4-year college degree (BA or BS) or equivalent.
• Expert-level understanding of global Internet network architectures.
• Extensive operational experience with carrier-class routers and switches from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista.
• Extensive operational experience with the BGP routing protocol and superior BGP routing protocol troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with global Anycast service design and traffic engineering methods.
• Experience with DDoS detection, attack analysis, and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with network automation tools is a plus.
• Experience with DNS traffic engineering is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert-level understanding of global Internet network architectures.
• Extensive operational experience with carrier-class routers and switches from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista.
• Extensive operational experience with the BGP routing protocol and superior BGP routing protocol troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with global Anycast service design and traffic engineering methods.
• Experience with DDoS detection, attack analysis, and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with network automation tools is a plus.
• Experience with DNS traffic engineering is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous vacation package.
• Equity Matching.
• 401k plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Athletic and wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and Dependent Care spending accounts and Health Savings Account options.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Volunteer Time Off, Matching Charitable Gifts.
• NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.