Senior Network Engineer

Providence Equity Partners • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer will join a dedicated IT team and report to the Director of IT supporting the team’s efforts to deliver high‑quality outcomes and advance key organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated and solutions‑oriented, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. They thrive in a dynamic environment, take initiative, and are adaptable in supporting both day‑to‑day responsibilities and evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred or 7–10 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in the implementation, management, and support of the following technologies: WAN / LAN Infrastructure Global, highly available Cisco/Palo Alto WAN/LAN environments
• Dynamic routing protocols — OSPF and BGP
• LAN Switching — Spanning Tree, VLANs, EtherChannel/trunking, switch stacks
• Strong Data Center networking experience; Cisco ACI experience a plus
• Networking Fundamentals OSI Model, TCP/IP, IP addressing, and subnetting
• Network performance troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark)
• SD-WAN & Routing Platforms Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN (iONs) Meraki SD-WAN (MX platform) Cisco iWAN / Catalyst SD-WAN Integrated Services Routers Catalyst and Nexus switching platforms
• Internet circuit high availability (BGP/iBGP)
• Firewall & Security NAT, security zones, ACLs, high availability/failover, IDS/IPS
• VPN — Remote Access and Site-to-Site Palo Alto NGFW experience strongly preferred
• Wireless LAN Experience across multiple wireless platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Meraki, etc.)
• WLAN security — 802.1x and certificate-based authentication
• Strong wireless troubleshooting skills
• DNS DIA, VPLS, Layer 2 Fiber, and EPL circuit implementation and troubleshooting ISP vendor management
• WAN Circuits & ISP Management DIA, VPLS, Layer 2 Fiber, and EPL circuit implementation and troubleshooting ISP vendor management
• Cloud Networking – Azure (Required)
• Deep, hands-on Azure IaaS experience, including virtual networking, compute, and storage
• Azure networking components: ExpressRoute, VNet peering, Azure Virtual WAN, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, and Azure DNS
• SD-WAN integration with Azure cloud environments
• On-premise Data Center design with DR in Azure; Zerto experience a plus
• Lead the design and implementation of a cloud-first operating model, including the migration of existing on-premises services into Azure
• Monitor & Observability Network health and performance monitoring platforms (currently LogicMonitor)
• Development of dashboards, alerting, and reporting workflows
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, actively contribute ideas, and build strong, trust‑based relationships to achieve shared goals and drive collective success.
• Proven track record of taking accountability for outcomes, following through on commitments, and acting with honesty, transparency, and ethical judgment in all situations.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, engaging workplace culture by supporting colleagues, contributing to a sense of belonging, and modeling behaviors that reflect and strengthen our organizational values.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, demonstrating empathy, fairness, and a commitment to inclusive practices in everyday interactions and decision‑making.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Infrastructure and information security practices
• Scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible, or similar) a plus

Responsibilities

• Leads and contributes to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global network infrastructure.
• Partners with the Director of IT and other IT teams to shape and execute the corporate network roadmap and long-term planning strategy.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends solutions that improve performance, security, and resiliency.
• Owns the management, maintenance, and monitoring of all network and telecommunications infrastructure across global locations.
• Primarily accountable for the uptime and reliability of the firm's global network.
• Drives the development and refinement of network monitoring, alerting, and reporting systems.
• Ensures all service disruptions are diagnosed and resolved within defined service level expectations.
• Manages patch and CVE remediation cycles for all critical network hardware and software.
• Performs root-cause analysis to identify and resolve underlying issues, not just symptoms.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels of infrastructure components (e.g., SFPs, cabling, rack supplies).
• Provides executive and residential network support on an as-needed basis.
• Willingness to step in and assist with broader operational support issues as part of a small, collaborative IT team.
• Serves as the helpdesk escalation point for any networking or security-related operational issues.
• Handle ad hoc requests as they arise.

Benefits

• Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (the “Firm”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior