Sr. Network Engineer
Quick Summary
Microsoft Azure — VNet design, hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / VPN Gateway), NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Azure AD / Entra Hybrid DNS resolution, cloud-to-on-premises connectivity patterns,
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & ESCALATION:
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Serve as the primary escalation point for complex network incidents, outages, and performance issues owing problems through to resolution with clear communication to stakeholders
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Provide expert guidance to internal engineers, MSP resources, and NOC personnel on architecture, troubleshooting methodology, and root cause analysis
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Lead post-incident reviews, drive root cause identification, and implement lasting remediations to prevent recurrence
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Evaluate complex vendor and MSP escalations; make technical decisions on design, tooling, and resolution approach
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN:
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Work with the Director of Network & Infrastructure to architect scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions across LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud, and building infrastructure
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Lead the design and evolution of network segmentation strategy including zero-trust principles, VRF separation, and secure OT/IT boundary enforcement
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Develop and maintain network infrastructure standards, reference architectures, and design patterns for consistent deployment across properties
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Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the long-term infrastructure roadmap, particularly around Palo Alto / Panorama, Aruba, and cloud connectivity platforms
NETWORK ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS:
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Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across BMS, IoT, Wi-Fi, PropTech, AV, security systems, corporate offices, and the Observatory
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Administer Palo Alto NGFWs via Panorama — policy management, threat prevention, VPN, NAT, and security profile lifecycle management
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Manage and optimize Aruba switching and wireless infrastructure including configuration, upgrades, RF planning, and troubleshooting via Aruba Central
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Own BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPN, QoS, and DNS configurations across multi-site environments
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Manage WAN and ISP connectivity including failover design and carrier-level troubleshooting
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Support IoT and PropTech deployments in a secure manner with a focus on building systems, access control, and sustainability technology
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE:
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Lead network security posture improvements including firewall policy lifecycle, ACL governance, and vulnerability remediation
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Administer Zscaler ZIA and ZPA — URL filtering, SSL inspection, cloud firewall rules, and app connector management
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Manage Proofpoint email security platform including anti-spam, anti-phishing, encryption, and threat response policies
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Administer BitSight to track, triage, and coordinate remediation of external security posture findings
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Maintain PCI-DSS and SOX compliance through adherence to and enforcement of network policies and procedures
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Collaborate with the MSSP on security monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response
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Ensure timely application of patches, hotfixes, and firmware upgrades across all network equipment
IDENTITY, ACCESS & CLOUD:
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Administer Okta for SSO/SAML/OIDC, MFA enforcement, and user lifecycle management including SCIM provisioning and deprovisioning
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Manage Conditional Access Policies and integrate identity platforms with Palo Alto User-ID, Zscaler IdP federation, and Azure AD
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Design and manage Microsoft Azure cloud networking including hybrid connectivity, VNet architecture, NSGs, and Azure Firewall
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Support Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online from a network and connectivity perspective including split tunneling and optimization
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Support IAM and PAM platforms as they relate to network access control and privilege governance
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & SYSTEMS:
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Manage physical server infrastructure, rack equipment installation, and data center operations including cabling, power, and cooling
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Administer building riser infrastructure and ensure secure integration of IT and OT devices on segregated network segments
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Support VMware vSphere virtual networking environments and server resource management
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Oversee SAN/NAS storage networking and business continuity / backup technologies
MONITORING, DOCUMENTATION & GOVERNANCE:
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Drive network monitoring strategy and tooling to ensure proactive alerting and performance trending across the full infrastructure estate
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Author and maintain high-quality documentation including topology diagrams, configuration baselines, SOPs, and runbooks
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Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery procedures; develop, test, and maintain failover runbooks
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Adhere to change management and PMO best practices for all infrastructure changes; manage project milestones with clear stakeholder communication
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Complex escalations are resolved decisively and thoroughly, with clear communication throughout the team and Director trust this person to own the hardest problems
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Network architecture documentation, standards, and reference designs are developed and kept current, reducing reliance on tribal knowledge
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Security posture improves measurably: firewall policies are rationalized, vulnerabilities remediated on time, and segmentation consistently enforced
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Network stability and availability are maintained across all properties; incidents are detected proactively rather than reactively
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New technologies and architectural improvements are identified and brought forward with well-reasoned business cases
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Service Desk escalations are resolved efficiently with recurring patterns identified and addressed proactively
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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Communicates complex technical issues, architectural decisions, and incident status clearly to both engineering peers and executive leadership
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting instincts works through ambiguous, high-pressure situations methodically and calmly
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Collaborative mindset: works effectively with internal teams, MSP, MSSP, and vendors; shares knowledge freely and raises team capability
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Self-directed and highly accountable that takes ownership without waiting to be asked and follows through to full resolution
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Strong documentation discipline; leaves systems, configurations, and designs better documented than found
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Proactively monitors industry developments and brings emerging technologies and best practices to the team's attention
PALO ALTO NGFWs & PANORAMA:
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Expert-level policy management, troubleshooting, and architecture across a distributed multi-site environment
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Panorama: centralized policy administration, device group management, log forwarding, and operational management at scale
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Advanced firewall design: zone-based architecture, App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, SSL decryption, threat prevention, and WildFire integration
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GlobalProtect: VPN configuration, gateway management, and site-to-site connectivity
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NAT policy design, security profile tuning, and firewall policy lifecycle management
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PCNSE certification strongly preferred
ARUBA WIRELESS & SWITCHING:
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Aruba CX / AOS-CX switching — configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management across multi-site environments
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Aruba Central management: RF planning, access point lifecycle, and performance optimization
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Wireless security: 802.1X, RADIUS integration, guest network segmentation, and rogue AP detection
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SD-WAN architecture awareness and WAN/ISP circuit failover design
ZSCALER ZIA / ZPA:
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Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) URL filtering, SSL inspection, cloud firewall, and policy configuration
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Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) zero-trust application access, app connector management, and policy administration
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Zscaler tenant administration, log streaming, and integration with SIEM and identity providers
OKTA / IAM & PAM:
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Okta SSO/SAML/OIDC configuration, MFA enforcement, and user lifecycle management including SCIM provisioning
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Okta integration with Palo Alto User-ID, Zscaler IdP federation, and Azure AD directory sync
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PAM platform familiarity and IAM integration with network access controls and Conditional Access Policies
DNS & DOMAIN SECURITY:
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Windows DNS / Active Directory-integrated internal DNS, external authoritative DNS, and split-brain DNS architectures
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DNSSEC implementation and DNS-based threat detection and filtering
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Domain protection — monitoring for lookalike/spoofed domains and unauthorized SSL/TLS certificate issuance
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SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management across internal and external services
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BitSight or equivalent EASM platform administration
PROOFPOINT EMAIL SECURITY:
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Anti-spam, anti-phishing, email encryption, and threat response policy management
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Platform administration including quarantine management, allow/block lists, and reporting
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Coordination with the security team on phishing investigations and incident response
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Experience with a comparable enterprise email security platform considered equivalent
OT / BMS / IoT / PROPTECH:
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Hands-on experience with network design for building management systems (BMS), IoT devices, and PropTech deployments
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Network segmentation for OT/IT boundaries including VRF separation and secure access control
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Experience supporting access control, CCTV, AV systems, and sustainability technology in a commercial real estate or multi-family residential environment
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Awareness of OT security principles and protocols relevant to building infrastructure
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & DATA CENTER:
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Physical server management, rack installation, and data center operations including cabling, power, and cooling
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VMware vSphere, virtual networking and server resource management
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Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 and Linux administration
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Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP infrastructure management
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SAN/NAS storage networking and business continuity / backup technologies
PCI-DSS & SOX COMPLIANCE:
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Working knowledge of PCI-DSS and SOX requirements for network segmentation, access control, and audit logging
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Firewall ACL governance, policy review cycles, and evidence collection for compliance audits
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Experience in a regulated industry (real estate, financial services, or similar) preferred
CLOUD & HYBRID NETWORKING:
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Microsoft Azure — VNet design, hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / VPN Gateway), NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Azure AD / Entra
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Hybrid DNS resolution, cloud-to-on-premises connectivity patterns, and identity federation
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Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online — network requirements, split tunneling, and connectivity optimization
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8–10 years of progressive, hands-on enterprise network engineering experience with demonstrated depth in complex, multi-site environments
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At least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity managing complex, multi-site infrastructure
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Proven experience serving as a technical escalation resource or informal architect on an infrastructure team
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Experience in Real Estate, Financial Services, or a similarly regulated industry preferred
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PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer) strongly preferred; Panorama hands-on experience is a firm requirement
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Aruba/HPE (ACSA/ACCP), Zscaler (ZCCA-IA/PA), Azure (AZ-104), or Okta Certified Administrator are a plus
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CCNP Enterprise or equivalent routing/switching certification considered; demonstrated production depth matters most
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Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- June 2, 2026
- First seen
- June 3, 2026
- Last seen
- June 4, 2026
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- June 3, 2026
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