Senior Network Engineer

The Phoenix Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Group Advisors in New York seeks a Senior Network Engineer to own complex network environments across multi-site and cloud platforms, driving performance, security, and availability for critical operations. You will design, deploy, and support scalable networks while advocating best practices.

Responsibilities include SD-WAN and VPN implementations, zero-trust architecture, Palo Alto NGFW management with Panorama, project leadership from requirements to deployment, and mentorship of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on enterprise network experience across multi-site environments.
• Expertise with routing, switching, and network segmentation.
• Experience with Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama management.
• Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure hybrid networking.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade network solutions with security and reliability.
• Lead projects from requirements to deployment.
• Develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans for networks.
• Perform proactive maintenance and health monitoring with management tools.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infra teams on standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate with executives.

Skills

OSPF

BGP

VLANs

Spanning Tree

Palo Alto NGFW

Panorama

Cisco ACI

Nexus 9300/9000

DMVPN/IPSec

SD-WAN

Python

Ansible

Terraform

AWS

Azure

Tools

Panorama

SolarWinds

PRTG

Cisco CUCM

Unity Connection

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider specializing in enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to take ownership of complex network environments, driving strategic infrastructure improvements and security enhancements.

Role Overview

This role offers an opportunity to lead the design, deployment, and support of scalable, resilient network systems across multiple sites and cloud platforms, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability for business-critical operations in a remote, collaborative environment.

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.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.