Manager of Network Engineering

Zohorecruit; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager of Network Engineering to lead design, implementation, and support of enterprise-wide networking infrastructure in a hybrid United States setting.

The role oversees a team of network engineers, drives complex projects, and ensures robust security and performance, with focus on FortiGate, Azure, SD-WAN, and cloud networking initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with FortiGate Firewalls, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, and Azure Cloud Networking.
• Deep knowledge of AzureExpressRoute, Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateways, Azure BGP, VNET/Subnetting.
• Strong routing/switching expertise (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and VPNs.
• Proficient with network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and provide technical mentorship to the network engineering team.
• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.
• Act as a senior escalation point for advanced network issues and root cause analysis.
• Implement network monitoring and performance tuning to maintain high availability.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity on network security policies and compliance.
• Manage lifecycle upgrades for networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Architect and deploy hybrid cloud networking solutions (Azure, AWS).
• Work cross-functionally with application, server, and security teams.
• Maintain documentation and network diagrams.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate hardware/software support.
• Lead major projects including office expansions and data center/cloud migrations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response.

Skills

FortiGate

Azure

WAN/LAN

SD-WAN

Firewalls

VPN

VNet/Subnetting

Network Security

BGP

OSPF

QoS

Scripting

SolarWinds

LogicMonitor

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolarWinds

LogicMonitor

Job description

Manager ofNetwork Engineering (Fortigate and Azure)
Location: United States
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Hybrid

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager ofNetwork Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and support ofenterprise-wide network infrastructure. This technical leadership role involvesoverseeing a team of network engineers, driving complex networking projects,and ensuring robust network security and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations and providetechnical mentorship to the network engineering team.
  


• Design, configure, and maintainLAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.
  


• Act as a senior escalation pointfor advanced network issues and root cause analysis.
  


• Implement network monitoring andperformance tuning to maintain high availability.
  


• Collaborate with cybersecurity onnetwork security policies and compliance.
  


• Manage lifecycle upgrades fornetworking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
  


• Architect and deploy hybrid cloudnetworking solutions (Azure, AWS, etc.).
  


• Work cross-functionally withapplication, server, and security teams.
  


• Maintain documentation andnetwork diagrams.
  


• Manage vendor relationships andcoordinate hardware/software support.
  


• Lead major projects includingoffice expansions and data center/cloud migrations.
  


• Participate in on-call rotationand incident response as needed.
  

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience withFortiGate Firewalls, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, and Azure Cloud Networking.
  


• Deep knowledge of AzureExpressRoute, Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateways, Azure BGP, VNET/Subnetting.
  


• Strong routing/switchingexpertise (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP).
  


• Familiarity with Zero Trustsecurity models and VPNs.
  


• Proficient with networkautomation, scripting, and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds,LogicMonitor).
  


• Excellent communication,documentation, and project management skills.
  


• Ability to manage multiplepriorities in a collaborative environment.
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in ComputerScience, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  


• 12+ years of network engineeringexperience with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  


• Must be authorized to work in theU.S.
  


• Not eligible for visasponsorship.
  


• Some travel may be required.
  

Benefits Overview:

• Time Off: 13 paid holidays, vacation, andsick leave.
  


• Development: Tuition reimbursement andcertification support.
  


• Retirement: 401(k) with matching andcompany-funded retirement plans.
  


• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision,disability, and life insurance; health club reimbursement; EmployeeAssistance Program.