Senior Network Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer at Peregrine Technologies, your main responsibilities will include establishing network connectivity for customers, monitoring network services for performance and reliability, and collaborating with Deployment Strategists during the data ingestion process. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining essential documentation including topology diagrams and standard operating procedures.

To qualify for the Senior Network Engineer position at Peregrine Technologies, candidates typically need at least 5 years of Network Engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures such as AWS or Azure and a strong understanding of network protocols are also essential. While extensive experience is valuable, we prioritize the quality of your experiences and skill development.

The Senior Network Engineer at Peregrine Technologies works closely with customers to understand their technical challenges, especially regarding IPSec and VPN services. Regular partnership ensures that customer systems are seamlessly integrated with our technology, and engineers provide essential support during initial setup and ongoing operations to maintain robust connectivity.

The salary range for the Senior Network Engineer role at Peregrine Technologies is between $130,000 and $215,000 annually. Compensation is influenced by various factors, including the candidate’s skill set, experience level, and specific work location, ensuring we offer competitive rates in line with market standards.

Key technological skills for the Senior Network Engineer at Peregrine Technologies include expertise in core network protocols, experience with IPSec/VPN services, and familiarity with Kubernetes architecture. Proficiency in packet capture tools and virtualization technologies complements your ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues effectively.

When answering this question, detail the problem, define the steps you took to investigate and resolve it, and highlight the tools and technologies you utilized. Remember to emphasize the impact of your resolution on the organization or client.

Discuss your approach to monitoring networks, the key metrics you focus on, and any tools you use to assess performance. Showcase any proactive measures you've implemented to enhance network reliability.

Be prepared to share specific examples of your work with IPSec and VPN configurations, including any challenges you faced during implementation and how you ensured secure connectivity for users.

Your response should convey your communication skills and collaborative approach. Mention how you gather requirements, present solutions, and provide ongoing support to ensure customer satisfaction.

Explain your documentation practices, such as creating topology diagrams and standard operating procedures. Stress the importance of clear documentation for team knowledge sharing and troubleshooting.

Discuss your familiarity with various virtualization platforms like KVM, VMware, or Hyper-V, and explain how you’ve utilized them in network engineering roles to enhance efficiency and resource management.

Share the methods you use to keep current with technology changes, such as following relevant blogs, participating in forums, attending conferences, or pursuing certifications in networking technologies.

Identify specific troubleshooting tools like Wireshark or tcpdump that you have used. Discuss how these tools helped you resolve issues quickly and effectively and your overall troubleshooting methodology.

Talk about your hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure networking frameworks, and provide examples of how you've applied your skills in cloud environments to optimize network performance.

Share an honest perspective on challenges like cybersecurity threats or managing evolving technologies. Discuss your problem-solving approach and how you adapt to overcome those challenges.