Step Up For StudentsRemote
Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer
United States
Full Time
1 hour ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
PythonPowerShellAIAWSAzureGCPAnsiblePrismaLoad BalancingZero TrustFirewall
About this role
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