Senior Network Engineer

The Kraft Group; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group in Foxborough, MA is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design and improve enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in network engineering, with proven skills in wireless infrastructure and Cisco technology.

This full-time role offers a salary range of $113,000 - $131,000. Key responsibilities include network design, technology evaluation, and operational support across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience architecting large-scale wireless infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of wireless standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Design and deploy wired and wireless network solutions.
• Manage structured cabling and telecommunications systems.

Skills

Network Engineering

Wireless Network Design

Cisco Equipment Proficiency

Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP)

Network Security

Problem Analysis

Documentation Skills

Operational Workflow

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Routers

SolarWinds

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Details
Location: Kraft Group - Foxborough, MA 02035
Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary: $113,000.00 - $131,000.00
Shift: Day
Job Category: Technical/Analytics

Summary

The Senior Network Engineer designs, implements, supports, and improves enterprise network infrastructure across voice, data, LAN, WAN, and Wi‑Fi environments. This role evaluates new technologies and provides hands‑on engineering, operational support, and troubleshooting for Cisco, Extreme, and HP networks across the Gillette Stadium campus and all TKG companies and locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current capabilities.
• Design and deploy wired and wireless network infrastructure solutions for public and private environments, including fiber‑based backhaul.
• Track network roadmaps, manage RFQs and benchmarks, and support strategic planning for future infrastructure improvements.
• Resolve issues related to traffic flow, security, backhaul, and mobile data offloading.
• Provide engineering support across a broad range of programs by analyzing, planning, implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing complex network systems.
• Develop security policies for trusted and untrusted Wi‑Fi access and continuously improve network security in alignment with industry best practices.
• Maintain and protect personally identifiable information and other confidential data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including HIPAA and Massachusetts privacy requirements.
• Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish plans to meet defined goals, timelines, and schedules.
• Work on complex problems requiring in‑depth analysis of technical and operational factors.
• Manage structured cabling infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and third‑party support vendors.
• Maintain and monitor network and security management systems, respond to incidents, events, and alerts, manage asset inventories, and keep system and network diagrams and documentation current.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and control of all personal identifiable information or any other information protected by confidentiality and privacy standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience architecting large‑scale wireless infrastructure, including outdoor or carrier‑grade Wi‑Fi environments.
• Strong knowledge of wireless standards such as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and wireless LAN design, including site surveys.
• 5+ years of experience with Layer2 protocols (STP, 802.1d/s/w, 802.1q, LACP, 802.1x) and Layer3 protocols (IPv4/IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, HSRP/VRRP, SNMP, NAT).
• 5+ years of experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, ECMP, and VRFs, and experience in stateful firewalls, non‑stateful filtering, and packet inspection.
• Experience with network monitoring and management platforms, including SolarWinds.
• Proficiency with Cisco routers, switches, Cisco FTD NGFW, Cisco FMC, Microsoft Azure networking and cloud infrastructure, Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, HP switches, Aruba ClearPass, Extreme Networks, and network automation tools.
• Strong understanding of the OSI model, IT standards, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, communicate effectively, document work clearly, and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to learn new tasks quickly, complete assignments independently, and make timely decisions within the context of operational workflows.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role is based at the corporate office in Foxboro, MA and operates in a fast‑paced office environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CCNP or equivalent (preferred)
• CCIE or equivalent (preferred)

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required for the role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.