Network Engineer

Network Engineer

The Duracell Company is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join our global team. This role requires a problem solver with a strong understanding of Cisco technologies, including Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA, Meraki Firewalls & SD-WAN, and Cisco ASA (or similar security platforms). The ideal candidate is proactive, independent, and eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support global network operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement and maintain robust security policies across the network infrastructure.
• Lead high-impact network projects focused on modernization and enhancement.
• Handle day-to-day operations including incident ticket resolution, change requests, and vendor follow-ups.
• Proactively monitor network health, identify process improvements, and contribute to documentation and automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant hands-on Network Engineering experience in medium-to-large enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across all OSI layers.
• Experience designing and supporting Cisco ISE and 802.1X authentication.
• Proficiency with Cisco DNA Center for network automation, monitoring, and policy enforcement.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 9300, 9500, and Nexus series switches (including VSS, Stacking, STP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Deep knowledge of Cisco ASA, Meraki Firewalls & SD-WAN, and VPN solutions.
• Familiarity with network security principles, segmentation, firewall rule management, and NAC policies.
• Hands-on expertise with Wireless (Meraki, Cisco WLC), DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SSH, SMTP, and SNMP.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., OpManager, SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco ThousandEyes, Splunk).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership without micromanagement.
• Growth mindset, strong curiosity, and passion for continuous learning.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.
• Industry certifications: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIA (or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus ACI, VXLAN, and Data Center networking.
• Experience with Meraki Wireless, SD-WAN, and Infoblox DNS management.
• Cloud networking experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible).

Key Skills/Competency

• Network Engineering
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco DNA
• Meraki Firewalls
• SD-WAN
• Cisco ASA
• Troubleshooting
• Network Security
• Automation
• Network Monitoring