Senior Network Engineer

Marotta Controls, Inc.

Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid holidays

Compressed workweeks

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to guide our IT network of LAN/WAN, security, and cloud connectivity.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, CCNP certification, and hands-on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, AWS networking, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Nexus platforms. You will design, implement, and maintain complex networks, monitor performance, mentor staff, and document architectures.

Qualifications

7–10 years network engineering experience.
CCNP certification required.
Extensive experience configuring Palo Alto 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.
Strong troubleshooting skills and RCA.
Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, wireless, Meraki, and Nexus environments.
Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including configuration and updates.
Manage AWS networking (VPCs, load balancers, Direct Connect).
Evaluate, recommend, and implement network technologies and solutions.
Monitor network performance, conduct security audits, optimize performance.
Diagnose and resolve complex network issues; escalate to Cisco TAC when needed.
Provide technical mentorship to junior IT staff.
Document network architecture, configurations, procedures, and processes.

Skills

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Mentorship

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Nexus

AWS Networking

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Nagios

Python scripting

Job description

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference.

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.
Professional office environment; standard office equipment usage.
No travel expected.

Physical Requirements

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.

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ corporate offices location.

Pay Range: $120K-135K

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits.