Senior Network Engineer II

Everest•Warren Township, NJ

3d•$119,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Everest’s Global Network Engineering & Operations team to design, implement, and support enterprise network and security solutions across global data centers, Azure cloud environments, and branch locations. The role contributes to network modernization and the strategic evolution of the global network architecture, and serves as a Level 3 escalation point for critical incidents. The position is hybrid in Warren, New Jersey, with three days onsite and two days remote, and reports to Network Engineering & Operations Leadership. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in routing and switching, cloud networking, and secure access technologies. This includes Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco SD-WAN, Forescout NAC, Cisco wireless infrastructure, and network access control solutions. The engineer will independently lead projects from inception to completion and apply AI and emerging technologies to develop solutions, automate processes, enhance capabilities, and address complex business challenges. After-hours maintenance windows, emergency changes, and weekend project implementations are part of the role. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or Network Engineering, though equivalent experience is considered; at least 10 years in enterprise network engineering or operations, including at least five years supporting global environments; and a proven record leading large-scale network transformation initiatives. One of CCNP Enterprise (or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure) or Palo Alto Networks PCNSE is required. The salary range is $119,000–$140,000 annually, with compensation based on education, experience, qualifications, and work location. Benefits include health insurance, a wellness program, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or Network Engineering; equivalent experience is considered.
At least 10 years of experience in enterprise network engineering or operations.
At least 5 years of experience supporting global environments.
Proven track record leading large-scale network transformation initiatives.
Expertise in Cisco routing and switching, BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, MPLS/VPN/QoS, Palo Alto and Panorama, Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX), Azure Networking (ExpressRoute, VNets, VPN Gateways), Infoblox DDI, Cisco SD-WAN, Forescout NAC, and Cisco WLC/enterprise Wi-Fi.
One certification required: CCNP Enterprise (or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure) or Palo Alto Networks PCNSE.

Nice To Haves

Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA).
Zscaler ZIA or ZPA Certified Administrator.
Infoblox Certified DDI Engineer.
Cisco SD-WAN (ENSDWI) Specialist.
Forescout Certified Network Administrator.
Additional certifications beyond the one required.

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and maintain enterprise network and security solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and Azure cloud environments.
Lead network modernization and Cisco SD-WAN deployments; optimize WAN resiliency and application performance across global sites.
Engineer and support Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, VM-Series), and Zero Trust and network segmentation solutions.
Administer Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and support DNS modernization and automation.
Manage Forescout NAC, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, and enterprise Wi-Fi.
Support routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Layer 2/3 architectures, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, and high-availability design.
Manage, configure, and troubleshoot SFTP and FTP file transfer solutions.
Act as a Level 3 escalation point for major incidents; lead root cause analysis and mentor operations and engineering teams.
Independently lead and manage projects from inception to completion.
Provide support for after-hours maintenance windows, emergency system changes, and weekend project implementations.
Apply AI and emerging technologies to develop solutions, automate processes, enhance capabilities, and solve complex business challenges.