Senior Network Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
$100,000 - $140,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Cisco
routing
switching
LAN
WAN

Job Details

Senior Network Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to take ownership of planning, deploying, and optimizing secure and resilient network environments for a multi-location enterprise. This role will work with a variety of networking and security technologies including wired and wireless infrastructure, firewalls, and secure remote access tools to support mission-critical business systems and services.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Network Leadership

  • Direct the development and administration of enterprise network infrastructure spanning data centers, campuses, and distributed offices.
  • Establish and uphold guidelines for network performance, availability, and security.

Infrastructure Architecture & Implementation

  • Engineer and deploy enterprise-grade routing, switching, and wireless systems from top-tier technology providers.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize modern firewall solutions to deliver secure connectivity, segmentation, and remote access capabilities.

Security, Risk Management & Compliance

  • Design and implement layered security models including zero-trust and network segmentation strategies.
  • Collaborate with information security teams to monitor threats, mitigate risks, and meet compliance obligations aligned with recognized frameworks.

Operational Excellence

  • Serve as the senior escalation point for advanced troubleshooting of network and security incidents.
  • Partner with internal teams and outside vendors to resolve complex issues and improve system reliability.

Enterprise Growth & Change Initiatives

  • Lead integration or separation of network environments during acquisitions, divestitures, or new site launches.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging networking technologies to strengthen scalability, performance, and security posture.

Team Development & Collaboration

  • Mentor and guide technical teams, ensuring consistent application of best practices across locations.
  • Work closely with cross-functional leaders to align infrastructure capabilities with operational needs.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Advanced certifications in networking and/or security technologies are preferred.

Professional Experience

  • 10+ years in enterprise network engineering, including senior-level technical leadership.
  • Proven expertise with enterprise-class network hardware/software and advanced security gateways.
  • Strong background in designing, deploying, and supporting highly available network environments across multiple sites.

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