Sr. Network Application Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Network Application Engineer

Job Location: Peabody MA 01960

Onsite Requirements:

• Cisco


• Configuring and managing Check Point and FortiGate firewalls


• Network routing and switching protocols

Job Description:

• The Sr. Network Application Engineer serves as Client technical lead for designing, configuring, programming, installing, and maintaining network solutions to support the ConneCT and SeleCT product solutions.


• This role serves as a critical link between customers, program management, order management, service, and engineering, addressing technical challenges, determining optimum solutions, documenting network designs, and ensuring customer satisfaction through innovative solutions.


• Due to contractual obligations, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency () is required for this position.


• At Client we work together to create life-changing technology.


• We value your unique skills and abilities and invite you to join our team in supplying transportation security professionals with leading-edge aviation security screening equipment and health care workers with high-tech medical products.


• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program, and an opportunity to grow with us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Due to contractual obligations, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency () is required for this position.


• Design, implement, and maintain greenfield and brownfield network infrastructure at various client sites, ensuring high availability and performance.


• Conduct network assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards.


• Travel to client sites to perform network installations, configurations, and troubleshooting as required.


• Deploy, configure, and manage network equipment, including routers, switches, OOB devices and firewalls.


• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement network solutions that meet business requirements.


• Establish and maintain secure VPN tunnels (site-to-site and remote access) to ensure secure connectivity.


• Perform network upgrades and patches to ensure security and reliability. Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network emergencies as needed.


• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.

Education, Work Experience, Skills and Competencies Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco and Extreme Networks devices.


• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, Extreme Networks Specialist, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, Fortinet NSE) is required.


• Proficiency in configuring and managing Check Point and FortiGate firewalls.


• Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP).


• Strong understanding of VPN technologies, including IPsec, SSL, and GRE.


• Experience with network design and architecture, including capacity planning and performance optimization.


• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark).


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**