Network & Security Engineer (Cisco Meraki)

Network & Security Engineer (Cisco Meraki)

Location:

Princeton, New Jersey, USA -Onsite 

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Network & Security Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Cisco Meraki technologies to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable enterprise networks. The role focuses on cloud-managed networking, security operations, and network optimization across distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Meraki-based network infrastructure (MX, MS, MR series)
• Configure and maintain:
  • Firewalls (Meraki MX)
  • Switching (Meraki MS)
  • Wireless networks (Meraki MR)
• Implement network security policies, VPNs (site-to-site & client VPN), and segmentation
• Monitor network performance using Meraki Dashboard and troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Ensure network security compliance and best practices (Zero Trust, NAC, etc.)
• Perform firmware upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Integrate Meraki with enterprise systems (AD, Azure AD, identity providers)
• Work with ISPs and vendors for circuit provisioning and issue resolution
• Maintain documentation, network diagrams, and SOPs
• Provide L2/L3 support and participate in on-call rotations

Required Skills & Experience:

Core Networking

• Strong understanding of:
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP
  • Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP – good to have)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • LAN/WAN architectures
  • SD-WAN concepts

Cisco Meraki Expertise

• Deep experience with:
  • Meraki MX (Security & SD-WAN)
  • Meraki MS (Switching)
  • Meraki MR (Wireless)
• Proficiency in:
  • Meraki Dashboard configuration & monitoring
  • VPN setup (Auto VPN, Client VPN)

Security

• Firewall configuration & management
• IDS/IPS, content filtering, threat protection
• Network segmentation & access control
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture

Tools & Technologies

• Wireshark / packet analysis tools
• Network monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow)
• Basic scripting (Python / Bash – good to have)

Experience:

• 5–10 years in Network & Security Engineering
• At least 3+ years hands-on with Cisco Meraki
• Experience in enterprise or multi-site environments

Certifications (Preferred):

• Cisco Meraki certifications (CMNA / ECMS1 / ECMS2)
• Cisco CCNA / CCNP
• Security certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP – plus)

Soft Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Clear communication with technical & business teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS / Azure VNet)
• Knowledge of SASE / SSE architectures
• Exposure to identity-based networking (Okta, Azure AD)