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JCW Group · 4 weeks ago

AVP – Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer

Iselin, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

JCW Group is seeking an AVP–level Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer to ensure the stability, security, and performance of their network and data center ecosystem. The role involves monitoring network alerts, troubleshooting connectivity issues, executing network changes, and leading incident response activities.

Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Jonathan Neenan

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to network alerts, ensuring swift issue resolution

Troubleshoot connectivity problems and manage daily operational tickets

Execute firewall rule changes, firmware upgrades, and other network changes in line with strict change management processes

Lead incident response activities, diagnosing and coordinating resolution with engineering teams and external partners

Maintain detailed operational documentation—runbooks, diagrams, configuration records, and more

Participate in the on-call rotation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate with L3 engineering, cross-functional teams, and vendors

Use CLI tools, packet captures, and monitoring platforms to identify and resolve issues

Qualification

Network architectureFirewall managementCloud networkingRouting protocolsCisco ACIWLAN environmentsSaaS securityData center technologiesWi-Fi solutionsMonitoring toolsNOC experienceOperational documentationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Proven ability to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise, data center, and cloud network architectures

Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), route manipulation, and L2 loop prevention

Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and spine-leaf architectures

Expert-level experience with multi-vendor firewall solutions (Checkpoint, ASA, Fortinet), including NAT, VPN, segmentation, and policy management

Solid understanding of WLAN environments—both controller-based and cloud-managed

Cloud networking proficiency (AWS, Azure), including hybrid connectivity and VPC design

Exposure to SaaS-based security, SASE frameworks, and Zero Trust principles

Familiarity with SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and ServiceNow

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field — or equivalent experience

Preferred

Previous NOC experience is a plus

Certifications highly valued: CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, Fortinet NSE, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE

Specialized knowledge across: Firewall management, IPS, encryption (IPSEC, MACsec), Cisco ISE, RSA

Routing & switching (MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, QoS, ACLs)

Hybrid cloud connectivity (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, NAT Gateway, VPN)

Data center technologies (Cisco NX-OS, ACI, VxLAN, NetScaler)

Wi-Fi solutions (Meraki exposure preferred)

Company

JCW Group

JCW Group is a recruitment company that offers talent solutions to businesses.

Founded in 2007

London, England, GBR

51-200 employees

https://www.jcwgroup.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Jamie Woods

Founder / Chairman

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