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Sr. Network Engineer

LendingTree
Location
Charlotte, NC, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$110,000-140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering or a related technical role
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, or FortiAP)
  • Hands-on experience with cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure environments
  • Experience in enterprise-scale environments, leading projects, or mentoring teams
  • Solid understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, STP, LACP, etc.)
  • Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN, SD-WAN)
Nice to have
  • Fortinet NSE certifications: NSE 5+
  • Cloud certifications: AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • Networking certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and analytics
  • Familiarity with containerized networking (Kubernetes, Docker)
What the job really is

As a Senior Network Engineer at LendingTree, you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the enterprise network infrastructure, focusing on Fortinet products and cloud networking solutions in AWS and Azure. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to enhance network reliability and automation, while also participating in an on-call rotation for critical network support. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to network security and observability initiatives.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Eligible for annual performance bonus
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days per week
  • No visa sponsorship offered
  • On-call rotation for critical network infrastructure support
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