Job Description – Senior Network Engineer
Location: Andover, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Position Summary
Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. (Market Basket) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our IT
Infrastructure team. This is a hands-on engineering and architecture role focused on the design,
implementation, and operational excellence of a large-scale, multi-site enterprise network.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in routing, switching, WAN, LAN, wireless, and core
network services, supporting both data center and end-user access environments. This role
complements an experienced network administrator and is intended to add architectural depth,
ensure resiliency, and drive modernization efforts.
As Market Basket advances its network strategy, this role will also support closer integration with
network security, helping to align connectivity with modern security principles such as ZTNA, SSE,
etc. We are looking for a candidate who can serve as a key partner in creating a unified, forward-
looking approach to network and security architecture, ensuring that security becomes a seamless,
embedded feature of the overall connectivity strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and manage secure and scalable enterprise network infrastructures across:
o Corporate campuses and user access networks (wired/wireless)
o Data centers, including high-availability and resilient fabrics
o Branch locations (retail stores, distribution centers)
o SD-WAN & Edge Networks, including ISP partnerships
Manage and maintain core network services such as DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and network
segmentation
Monitor and support wireless infrastructure to ensure coverage, capacity, and performance
(Aruba preferred)
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network issues across environments
Support hybrid connectivity strategies between on-premises environments and cloud providers
(Azure)
Improve consistency and efficiency of deployments by developing and implementing network
automation workflows (Python, REST APIs, Ansible)
Conduct network performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization
Create and maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, and configuration
baselines
Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to support high-availability initiatives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff
Support firewall administration in collaboration with the cybersecurity team, providing
architectural input and operational alignment
Contribute to the long-term goal of integrating network and network security strategies, helping
to evolve from separate disciplines to a unified, secure connectivity model
Collaborate on future integration of SSE, secure edge, and adaptive access solutions
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or
equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and design
Strong background in designing and managing:
o Large-scale routing and switching design and administration
o Data center networks (Layer 2/3, VXLAN/EVPN, HA)
o Wired, Wireless, & LAN (Aruba preferred)
o Branch/store networks and WAN connectivity
Experience in implementing and managing network authentication and access control (802.1X,
NAC, ClearPass) and network access segmentation models (dynamic segmentation, role-
based access)
Experience with Aruba Central, Orchestrator, and EdgeConnect SD-WAN environments
preferred
Strong understanding of network security principles and firewall architectures, with experience
supporting or collaborating on policy and rule implementation
Demonstrated experience in ZTNA, SSE, and security-forward network architectures
Proficiency with core networking services such as DNS, DHCP, IPAM, routing protocols (OSPF,
BGP), VPNs, QoS, ACLs
Experience with network monitoring and automation tools
Industry certifications (Aruba, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, security-related credentials) are a plus
Skills & Personal Attributes
Strategic mindset with the ability to connect network architecture to broader business and
security goals
Comfortable working across team boundaries to promote shared ownership of secure
connectivity
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting complex, cross-
domain issues
Strong communicator with the ability to align technical decisions with company direction
Collaborative and open to evolving responsibilities as the network-security model matures