Senior Network Engineer

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of networking experience, hold a valid Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, and possess expertise with Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, AWS cloud networking, Cisco Meraki, and the Cisco Nexus platform.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Nexus environments.
• Administer and maintain Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Manage cloud networking solutions in AWS, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and Direct Connect.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement network technologies and solutions.
• Monitor network performance, conduct security audits, and implement optimization strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues; escalate effectively to Cisco TAC when necessary.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior IT staff.
• Document network architecture, configurations, procedures, and processes thoroughly.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of network engineering experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required.
• Extensive experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.
• Proficiency in AWS networking (VPC, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, ELB).
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco Meraki and Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Expertise in network security best practices and tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, critical thinking, and ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.
• Experience with Silver Peak SD-WAN administration.
• Experience with Cisco ISE and WebEx Calling.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Work Environment:

• Professional office environment; standard office equipment usage.
• Occasional evening/weekend work required.
• No travel expected.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular communication via talking/hearing.
• Frequent standing, walking, handling objects; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Ability to frequently lift 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Visual acuity for close, distance, color vision, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustments.

Location: Parsippany, NJ