Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer designs, implements, and maintains secure, high-performance enterprise and cloud networks while acting as a technical leader and managing complex infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:
- Designs and optimizes scalable LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions by configuring routing, switching, and firewall components while continuously assessing emerging technologies to enhance network architecture
- Oversees operations and maintenance by monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, managing upgrades and patches, and ensuring high availability and disaster‑recovery readiness
- Ensures security and compliance by enforcing security policies, configuring firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN solutions, and collaborating with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks
- Maintains comprehensive network documentation including diagrams, records, and procedures and provides regular reports on network health, capacity, and incidents
Requirements:
- 5+ years in network engineering, including 2+ years in a senior/lead role
- Cisco CCNA with in depth knowledge of cisco Meraki networking
- Good understanding of Zscaler technology and networking
- Azure network certification and a deep understanding of Azure networking
- Proficiency with network monitoring, and automation
- Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries, and military service can substitute for the formal education requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Professional certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments
- Proficiency in automation/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Ansible)
- Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, load balancing, and advanced firewall technologies
- Hands-on experience with Zero Trust architectures and technologies, such as identity-based access control, micro-segmentation, secure access solutions (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access), and continuous verification models
- A good understanding of AI tools