The Role
Provides L3 escalation support for Cisco Meraki network and security environments. Designs and optimizes SD-WAN, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and enterprise network architectures. Troubleshoots critical incidents through packet analysis and root cause analysis, maintains security controls and documentation, supports monitoring and automation, collaborates with technical teams and vendors, and mentors junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a Cisco Meraki Network Engineer, you will:
- Act as an L3 escalation point for complex network and security incidents involving Meraki MX, MS, and MR.
- Manage and troubleshoot Meraki SD-WAN, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and security environments.
- Design and implement scalable network architectures, including HA, VLAN segmentation, IP addressing, and zero-touch provisioning.
- Configure and optimize SD-WAN connectivity, including MPLS, broadband, and LTE integrations.
- Perform deep packet analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) for P1/P2 incidents.
- Configure and maintain IDS/IPS, content filtering, AMP, NAT, and Layer 7 firewall policies.
- Monitor network performance and support proactive alerting, automation, and capacity reporting.
- Maintain network documentation, SOPs, RCA reports, and operational runbooks while following ITIL processes.
- Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Application teams, Cisco TAC, and ISPs, and mentor L1/L2 engineers.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 6–8 years of overall professional experience in network engineering, with strong L3 support experience.
- Mandatory hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki MX, MS, and MR.
- Strong knowledge of Meraki Dashboard, SD-WAN, VPN, switching, and wireless networking.
- Experience with BGP, OSPF, static routing, VLANs, STP, trunking, and IP addressing.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT, and network security.
- Experience with IPsec, Client VPN, IDS/IPS, content filtering, and Layer 7 security policies.
- Experience with Wireshark/tcpdump and network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG.
- Basic scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell, or Meraki APIs.
You Should Possess the Ability To:
- Diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues independently.
- Perform packet analysis and identify the root cause of network performance and connectivity problems.
- Design and optimize Meraki SD-WAN and enterprise network architectures.
- Handle critical P1/P2 incidents and lead technical resolution bridges.
- Implement network security controls and recommend remediation for identified vulnerabilities.
- Automate network administration tasks using APIs and scripting where appropriate.
What We Bring to the Table:
- Opportunity to work on enterprise Cisco Meraki network and security environments.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, cloud migration, network transformation, security, automation, and wireless technologies.
- Opportunities to work with modern network monitoring and automation tools.
- A collaborative environment involving network, cloud, security, application, and vendor teams.
Let’s Connect
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.
Recruiter: Hema Murali
Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :148
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-murali-315999329/
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of professional network engineering experience
- Strong L3 support experience
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki MX, MS, and MR
- Knowledge of Meraki Dashboard, SD-WAN, VPN, switching, and wireless networking
- Experience with BGP, OSPF, static routing, VLANs, STP, trunking, and IP addressing
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, NAT, and network security
- Experience with IPsec, Client VPN, IDS/IPS, content filtering, and Layer 7 security policies
- Experience with Wireshark or tcpdump and network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG
- Basic scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell, or Meraki APIs
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