NESC Staffing · 17 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150/hr - $150/hr
8+ years expNESC Staffing is seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing operation of enterprise networking and security platforms. The role involves leading modernization initiatives and ensuring high availability and security of network infrastructures including LAN, WAN, and multi-cloud environments.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Adam Waniek,CSP
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support enterprise networking infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, wireless, and voice
Architect, deploy, and operate SASE solutions , including secure internet breakout, identity-based access controls, cloud-delivered security services, traffic steering, resiliency, and high availability across multiple transports and regions
Implement and manage Cisco platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR, Call Manager, IOS-XE/NX-OS)
Manage and optimize Palo Alto platforms, including next-generation firewalls and cloud-delivered security services (SSL decryption, NAT, URL filtering, DLP, GlobalProtect, Threat Prevention)
Design, deploy, and administer Microsoft Azure and AWS networking services , including:
A zure : VNets, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, DNS
AWS : VPCs, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site and Client VPN, Direct Connect, Security Groups, Network ACLs, Elastic Load Balancing, Route 53
Support secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity between on-premises environments, Azure, AWS, and SASE points of presence
Enforce security and compliance requirements using segmentation, zero-trust principles, least-privilege access, centralized policy management, and identity-aware security controls
Perform capacity planning, monitoring, and performance optimization across WAN, cloud, and SASE infrastructures
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams on cross-functional initiatives
Lead vendor engagements for network hardware, cloud connectivity, SASE services, lifecycle management, and roadmap planning
Maintain accurate documentation, including network diagrams, standards, configurations, and operational runbooks
Provide Tier-3 escalation support and participate in on-call rotations
Leverage AI-driven analytics to proactively detect anomalies, predict failures, and optimize network performance across on-prem, cloud, and SASE environments
Implement AI-based security analytics for advanced threat detection, behavioral analysis, and automated response across firewall and SASE platforms
Use AI-assisted traffic analysis to optimize routing, bandwidth utilization, and application performance across hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
Integrate AI-powered automation to streamline configuration management, compliance validation, and change management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network and security engineering
Expert-level knowledge of Cisco routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, VoIP, SIP, H.323)
Palo Alto security technologies (App-ID, User-ID, Panorama, Threat Prevention)
Azure and AWS networking architectures, including private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect), hybrid routing, and cloud security controls
SASE and SD-WAN architectures, including secure web gateways, zero-trust access, identity-based policy enforcement, and cloud security services
Strong experience with Aruba Wireless, ClearPass, VPNs, and remote access solutions
Familiarity with network and security monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, Palo Alto Panorama, Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch)
Proven troubleshooting, project execution, and executive-level communication skills
Preferred
Cisco CCNP/CCIE
Palo Alto PCNSE
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate
AWS Advanced Networking or Solutions Architect
Experience with AI-enabled networking and security platforms (e.g., Cisco DNA Center AI Analytics, Palo Alto Cortex, Azure AI monitoring, AWS native analytics)
Understanding of AI/ML concepts applied to networking and security, including anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and adaptive policy enforcement
Company
NESC Staffing
NESC Staffing has specialized divisions to support many varied staffing needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William A Holscher
Chief Information Officer
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