Senior Network Engineer

Blue Mantis

. Lead and mentor a team of 4–6 Senior Network Engineers .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams, managing escalations, and driving incident resolution while ensuring minimal operational disruption. Proficient in network engineering with a strong focus on Cisco technologies, firewall management, and automation scripting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipIncident ManagementCisco and Nexus SwitchesPalo Alto and Check Point FirewallsAutomation Scripting

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Hard Skills

Cisco and Nexus SwitchesVLANsTrunkingSpanning TreeLayer 3 Routing ProtocolsPalo Alto FirewallsCheck Point FirewallsF5 Load BalancersAutomation ScriptingNetwork Monitoring Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesProblem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SolarWindsMeraki NetworksCloud-Based ManagementAnsiblePython

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPPCNSECCSEF5 Certified AdministratorITIL

Industry Keywords

Network EngineeringIncident ManagementEscalation ManagementPerformance ReviewsRoot Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudFirewallsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a team of 4–6 Senior Network Engineers
Lead daily scrum calls to ensure team alignment on priorities and tasks
Manage and oversee escalations, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and major incidents
Assess and resolve network-related incidents with minimal operational disruption
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
Act as the escalation point for high-priority or complex incidents
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution and communicate status to stakeholders
Work with management to evaluate team performance
Provide input for performance reviews
Assist in setting professional development goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, 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 SolarWinds and network monitoring tools
Automation scripting experience using Python, Ansible, or similar
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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
CCNP or higher, PCNSE, CCSE, F5 Certified Administrator or similar, and ITIL or similar certifications preferred