Senior Network Engineer

The Phoenix Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Group in New York is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design and implement enterprise-grade network solutions across multi-site environments and cloud integrations. You will lead projects from requirements to deployment, focusing on security, reliability, and performance.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise networking, expertise in OSPF/BGP, Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco ACI/Nexus, and SD-WAN.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise network engineering.
• Expertise in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching (VLANs, STP).
• Palo Alto NGFW experience with policy management and Panorama.
• Cisco ACI/Nexus fabric design and contracts.
• VPN architectures including DMVPN/IPSec.
• SD-WAN deployment and optimization (Silver Peak/Aruba EdgeConnect).
• Automation tools: Ansible, Python Netmiko, Terraform.
• Hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure) integration with on-premise.
• Strong documentation practices for network diagrams and baselines.
• Able to present complex concepts to executives and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade network solutions for multi-site and cloud environments.
• Lead infrastructure projects from requirements to deployment.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for network components.
• Perform proactive network maintenance and health monitoring.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and security advisories.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation and topology maps.
• Troubleshoot incidents to minimize downtime and impact.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and application teams on standards.
• Evaluate emerging networking tech and translate to actionable upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

OSPF/BGP

VLANs/Spanning Tree

Palo Alto NGFW

Cisco ACI/Nexus

VPN Architectures

SD-WAN

Network Automation

Hybrid Cloud Networking

Documentation

Executive Communication

Tools

Ansible

Python (Netmiko)

Terraform

Panorama

SolarWinds

PRTG

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade network solutions, including routing, switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPN, Quality of Service (QoS), and zero-trust segmentation, ensuring robust security and high availability.
• Lead network infrastructure projects from requirements gathering and technology evaluation to solution implementation and deployment.
• Develop, test, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for network components.
• Perform proactive network maintenance such as firmware updates, patches, configuration tuning, and health monitoring, utilizing enterprise network management tools.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, security advisories, and vendor notifications related to network hardware and software, mitigating risks.
• Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, configuration baselines, and topology maps, ensuring accurate and accessible records.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents and service requests, minimizing downtime and service impact.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to support strategic initiatives and technology standards.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies, translating their benefits into actionable recommendations for network modernization and security improvements.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers, providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing within a high-performing team.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical staff and senior management.

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering, supporting multi-site organizations and cloud integrations.
• Proven expertise in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), switching (VLANs, spanning tree, port channels), and network segmentation techniques.
• Significant experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, including policy management, troubleshooting, and Panorama for centralized control.
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco ACI, Nexus 9300/9000 series configurations, fabric design, EPGs, and contract management.
• Strong understanding of VPN architectures including DMVPN, IPSec, and secure remote access solutions.
• Experience with SD-WAN deployment, configuration, and optimization, particularly Silver Peak/HPE Aruba EdgeConnect.
• Familiarity with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python (Netmiko), and Terraform to streamline workflows.
• Experience managing hybrid cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure) and integrating cloud and on-premise systems.
• Strong documentation practices, ensuring networks are well-documented and maintained.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present complex technical concepts to executive and technical audiences.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Cisco certifications at the professional or expert level (CCNP, CCDP, CCIE).
• Exposure to legal, financial, or professional services industries.
• Experience with Citrix NetScaler ADC, wireless networking (Cisco Meraki), and network packet capture/visibility tools.
• Familiarity with zero-trust security architectures, cloud security tools (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA), and WAF configurations.
• Knowledge of network monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds or PRTG.

Core Technical Skills

• Enterprise Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
• Switching Technologies: VLANs, Spanning Tree, Port Channels
• Network Security: Palo Alto NGFW, Zero Trust principles, Firewall Rule Management
• SD-WAN Technologies: Silver Peak, Aruba EdgeConnect
• Network Management: Panorama, SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco CUCM, Unity Connection

Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will directly influence network stability, security posture, and technological advancement across enterprise and cloud environments, making a measurable impact on business success.