Senior Network Engineers/Leads/Manager

Job Title: Associate Director of Network Engineering/ Sr. Network engineer/Leads/Manager Location: New Haven, CT 06473 (Flexible Workweek Schedules) Perm/FTE Role US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time Overview • The Associate Director of Network Engineering/ Sr. Network engineer/Leads/Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and support of the enterprise-wide network infrastructure. • This individual will lead a team of network engineers while actively participating in the planning, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of network technologies. • The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPN’s, wireless, and cloud networking, as well as strong leadership and project management skills. Core Responsibilities • Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the network engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentoring • Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, switches, wireless systems, and UCaaS/CCaaS systems • Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues, participating in troubleshooting and root cause analysis • Implement and maintain network monitoring and performance tuning tools to ensure high availability and reliability • Oversee network security in collaboration with the cybersecurity team, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures • Manage lifecycle upgrades for switches, routers, firewalls, and other networking hardware • Participate in the architecture and implementation of hybrid cloud network environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Coud) • Collaborate with application, server, and security teams to ensure seamless end-to-end infrastructure support • Develop and maintain documentation and network diagrams • Manage vender relationships and coordinate support for hardware and software issues • Lead network-related projects including office expansions, data center migrations, and cloud integrations Skills Qualifications • Strong working knowledge of enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista, Azure Cloud Networking, etc.) • Experience in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP) • Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and Zero trust security models • Experience with Cloud Networking (Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Firewalls, VPN Gateways, Azure BGP, Virtual WAN HUB, VNET Subnetting, etc.) • Experience with network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Logic Monitor, etc.) • Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience with Cloud Based UCaaS/CCaaS Systems Education • BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of experience and training • 12+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $160 K to $170 K per year with Bonus. Employee benefits will also be available, and details are available like Pension/401K/ Paid Vacation/ Life, Medical & Dental insurance etc. * The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws