VPN Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute
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location_on198, Schaffer Close, Hampton Park, Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, 27518, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a VPN Network Engineer to join our client's team in Cary, NC, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for maintaining the integrity and performance of a secure, multi-data center network infrastructure. The engineer will serve as a key technical resource, responsible for the end-to-end configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs.
In this position, you will work independently to diagnose complex connectivity issues and implement performance tuning strategies. The role requires close collaboration with internal leadership, project managers, external clients, and vendors to ensure seamless service delivery. You will be expected to author technical documentation, including detailed network diagrams, and ensure all operations adhere to strict compliance standards, including HIPAA and industry best practices.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this contract role will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work with minimal guidance. The position requires a flexible work schedule, including the availability to perform after-hours changes to support network stability and maintenance windows.
Work location
Work model: Remote
198, Schaffer Close, Hampton Park, Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, 27518, United States
Cary, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConfigure and troubleshoot IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
- check_circleAuthor technical documentation including network diagrams
- check_circleMonitor network performance and implement performance tuning
- check_circleDiagnose connectivity problems and resolve network issues
- check_circleCommunicate effectively with leadership, peers, project managers, and stakeholders
- check_circleEnsure security and operational standards comply with HIPAA and industry best practices
- check_circleCollaborate with clients and vendors on product and service implementation
Requirements
- verifiedConfiguration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs
- verifiedAbility to read, understand, and troubleshoot complex routing issues
- verifiedStrong understanding of networking in a multi-data center environment
- verifiedCCNP certification or higher, or equivalent experience
- verifiedExperience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
- verifiedExperience managing Arista switches
- verifiedExperience with scripting languages such as Python
Nice to Have
CCNP certification or higher, or equivalent experience. Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches. Experience managing Arista switches. Strong documentation skills and experience with tools such as Visio. Experience with scripting languages such as Python. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
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Day-to-day, the VPN Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute at Cynet Systems will configure and troubleshoot ipsec site-to-site vpns; author technical documentation including network diagrams; monitor network performance and implement performance tuning; and diagnose connectivity problems and resolve network issues.
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Cynet Systems is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Configuration and troubleshooting of IPSEC site-to-site VPNs; Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot complex routing issues; Strong understanding of networking in a multi-data center environment; CCNP certification or higher, or equivalent experience; Experience installing and maintaining Cisco routers and switches; and Experience managing Arista switches.
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VPN Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute at Cynet Systems is based in 198, Schaffer Close, Hampton Park, Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, 27518, United States. This is a remote role.
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Cynet Systems has listed this VPN Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute role as remote.
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Key skills for VPN Network Engineer - Remote / Telecommute at Cynet Systems include Ipsec; Routing; CCNP; Cisco Routers; Cisco Switches; Arista Switches; Visio; and Python.
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