AVP – Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer

AVP – Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer

Location: Iselin, New Jersey (Hybrid)

$/yr - $/yr

• 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

You are a dynamic problem‑solver with a deep background in network operations and strong communication skills. You bring:

• 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 Solar Winds, Dynatrace, and Service Now
• Previous NOC experience is a plus

• 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)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field — or equivalent experience
• Certifications highly valued: CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, Fortinet NSE, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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