Senior Network Engineer (Boston MA & New England)

Presidio, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for the Boston region to lead multi‑site data and security network projects from design through customer acceptance. The role requires hands‑on engineering, architecture, and consultative delivery with cross‑functional teams.

You will work on planning, implementation, and optimization of enterprise networks, SD‑WAN deployments, and security solutions while coordinating with Sales, Pre‑Sales, and Project Management to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex multi‑protocol routing and switching.

Responsibilities

• Perform project-based engineering, design, staging, installation, validation, testing, and troubleshooting of data/security networks.
• Lead complex, large-scale Network and Security projects.
• Create low-level detailed designs that align with business strategy and budget.
• Conduct network discoveries.
• Perform Network and Security assessments.
• Present documentation and engagement deliverables to customers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Pre‑Sales, and Project Management.
• Resolve complex issues and mentor junior engineers.
• Execute network maintenance MOP on-site and remotely.

Skills

Routing & switching

Security hardening

Cisco best practices

IP addressing design

OSPF/BGP/EIGRP

TCP/IP fundamentals

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

Palo Alto / Cisco security

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Aviatrix

Viptela SD-WAN

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco FirePower/FTD

Meraki MX

Job description

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future At Presidio, we’re at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting‑edge digital solutions and next‑generation AI. We empower businesses—and their customers—to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role

Presidio is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in the Boston, MA & New England region. This individual will lead small to large projects on their own or as part of a team, which includes planning, design, and implementation of complex network and security engagements. This is a consultative role providing network engineering services on project work and effectively managing the implementation process from design to customer acceptance.

Travel Requirements

In this role you will be expected to travel up to 25%.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project‑based engineering, design, staging, installation, validation, testing, and troubleshooting of data/security networks.
• Lead complex, large‑scale Network and Security projects.
• Create low‑level detailed designs that align with the business strategy, the customer's budget, and operational support capabilities.
• Conduct network discoveries.
• Perform Network and Security assessments.
• Present documentation and engagement deliverables to customers.
• Collaborate as part of a multi‑functional team with Sales, Pre‑Sales, Project Management, and other delivery/engineering resources.
• Resolve complex issues and assist team members in solving problems with their deployments.
• Work with junior members of the engineering team to successfully implement secure network solutions.
• Execute network maintenance MOP both onsite and remotely with minimal downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced expert with complex multi‑protocol routing and switching solutions.
• Various security parameters and hardening of access to devices.
• Core routing and switching platforms with a focus on design, configuration, and troubleshooting using Cisco best practices.
• Network design and applications, including designing IP addressing.
• OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, redistribution of protocols and loop prevention.
• TCP/IP protocol stack, TCP/IP headers and packets, the OSI model, and commonly used TCP/UDP ports and associated services.
• Cloud networking experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix.
• Experience deploying at least one SD‑WAN solution with Viptela, Silverpeak, or Palo Prisma SD‑WAN.
• Experience implementing security solutions such as Palo Alto Networks product portfolio (Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma Cloud) and Cisco security product portfolio (FirePower/FTD firewalls, Meraki MX configuration, tuning, troubleshooting, FMC management).
• Strong level in routing and switching troubleshooting.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or military experience.
• Must have 8+ years of related project implementation experience.

Additional/Preferred Skills/Certifications

• Fortinet product portfolio (Fortigate FWs, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer).
• Arista networking solutions, including CloudVision.
• Aruba product suite (Experience with Aruba CX and Aruba OS software, VSX and VSF technologies, high availability configurations).
• Automation/scripting: Python, EMM, and TCL.
• Active Cisco certification: CCNP, CCIE preferred.
• Active Palo Alto certification: PCNSA, PCCSE, PCNSE preferred.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Presidio is an Equal Opportunity / Affi­native Action Employer / VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

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