Senior Network Engineer / Architect (SO#422)

Job Description

Title : Senior Network Engineer / Architect

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Duration : 06 Months

Client :  City of Philadelphia

Note : This is an onsite role.

Position overview / Statement of Work :

• The Senior Network Engineer / Architect is a key leadership role responsible for the design, implementation, and advanced support of the organization’s mission-critical global network infrastructure.
• This position requires deep, hands-on expertise with juniper and Palo Alto Networks, specializing in complex service provider and large enterprise network technologies, including BGP, MPLS, Quality of Service (QoS), and ensuring seamless transport for services like VoIP and high-volume IP Video Surveillance (IPVS).
• The ideal candidate is a technical leader who bridges architectural vision with operational execution.

Work activities :

Required Skills :

If you are : bright, motivated, skilled, a difference-maker, able to get things done, work with minimum direction, enthusiastic, a thinker, able to juggle and multi-task, communicate effectively, and lead, then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client, so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit.

About Us :

Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services ( https : / / triforce-inc.com ) has been an MBE / SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity, increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values : integrity, diligence, and technological excellence.

Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 3 years in a Network Architect or Lead Senior role Deep hands-on expertise with Juniper Junos OS across routers (e.g., MX Series), switches (e.g., EX / QFX Series), and SRX firewalls Expert-level knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), including path manipulation, route filtering, and peering Extensive experience designing and operating Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPPLS) networks, including LDP, RSVP-TE, and L2 / L3 VPNs Proven expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama management, App-ID, Content-ID, and WildFire integration Strong, verifiable experience in designing and troubleshooting networks that support high-volume, real-time traffic, including QoS for VoIP and IP Video