Senior Network & Security Engineer
Synapse Business Systems Inc· enterprise· Information Technology And Services· Feb 16, 2026 · 8mo agoPosted 253 days ago
United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$130K–$175K est.
1+ years exp
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Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Network & Security Engineer to design,
implement, and manage secure, large-scale enterprise network environments across
global operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in SD-WAN,
Next-Gen Firewalls, Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure), Zero Trust (Zscaler), and Data
Center modernizations, with a proven record of leading multi-vendor, multi-country
network projects. This individual will play a key role in ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of enterprise IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
• Network Architecture & Operations
o Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN infrastructures across
hundreds of sites globally.
o Lead SD-WAN transformations (Cisco, Fortinet, VeloCloud) to improve
performance, visibility, and security.
o Configure and support routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRFs, vPC,
HSRP, GLBP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel).
o Ma nage large-scale Wi-Fi deployments and unified collaboration systems
(Cisco CUCM, MS Teams).
• Security Engineering
o Implement and administer NGFWs (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Palo
Alto) and VPN solutions (IPSec, DMVPN, GRE over IPsec).
o Deploy and maintain Zero Trust architecture (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX).
o Integrate NAC/Client solutions with AD/PKI for secure authentication and
posture compliance.
o Ensure alignment with PCI DSS, ITIL, ISO standards and support
internal/external audits.
• Cloud Networking
o Configure hybrid cloud connectivity (Azure vWAN, ExpressRoute, AWS
Direct Connect).
o Manage cloud security controls (NSGs, Azure Firewall, load balancers,
VNET/VPC peering).
o Enable secure and optimized access to multi-region cloud environments.
• Monitoring & Performance
o Utilize tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, ManageEngine, and Cisco Prime for
proactive monitoring.
o Conduct capacity planning, lifecycle management, and performance
optimization for thousands of devices.
o Develop automation scripts (Python, Ansible) for bulk configurations and
efficiency.
• Leadership & Collaboration
o Lead cross-functional teams to deliver global network/security projects
on time and within budget.
o Train and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence and
knowledge transfer.
o Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to negotiate, design, and
implement cost-effective solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 1+ years of enterprise network & security engineering experience (multi-country/global scale preferred).
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, and F5 .
• Cloud networking expertise with AWS & Azure (certifications preferred).
• Certifications: CCIE REQUIRED
• Proven track record in SD-WAN rollouts, NAC/Client, DDoS defense, and Zero Trust adoption.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOX, ISO, ITIL).
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Exposure to automation and DevNet practices (Python, Ansible, APIs).
• Prior experience in retail, banking, telecom, or government-regulated sectors .
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Network & Security Engineer to design,
implement, and manage secure, large-scale enterprise network environments across
global operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in SD-WAN,
Next-Gen Firewalls, Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure), Zero Trust (Zscaler), and Data
Center modernizations, with a proven record of leading multi-vendor, multi-country
network projects. This individual will play a key role in ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Network Architecture & Operations
o Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN infrastructures across
hundreds of sites globally.
o Lead SD-WAN transformations (Cisco, Fortinet, VeloCloud) to improve
performance, visibility, and security.
o Configure and support routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRFs, vPC,
HSRP, GLBP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel).
o Ma nage large-scale Wi-Fi deployments and unified collaboration systems
(Cisco CUCM, MS Teams).
• Security Engineering
o Implement and administer NGFWs (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Palo
Alto) and VPN solutions (IPSec, DMVPN, GRE over IPsec).
o Deploy and maintain Zero Trust architecture (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX).
o Integrate NAC/Client solutions with AD/PKI for secure authentication and
posture compliance.
o Ensure alignment with PCI DSS, ITIL, ISO standards and support
internal/external audits.
• Cloud Networking
o Configure hybrid cloud connectivity (Azure vWAN, ExpressRoute, AWS
Direct Connect).
o Manage cloud security controls (NSGs, Azure Firewall, load balancers,
VNET/VPC peering).
o Enable secure and optimized access to multi-region cloud environments.
• Monitoring & Performance
o Utilize tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, ManageEngine, and Cisco Prime for
proactive monitoring.
o Conduct capacity planning, lifecycle management, and performance
optimization for thousands of devices.
o Develop automation scripts (Python, Ansible) for bulk configurations and
efficiency.
• Leadership & Collaboration
o Lead cross-functional teams to deliver global network/security projects
on time and within budget.
o Train and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence and
knowledge transfer.
o Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to negotiate, design, and
implement cost-effective solutions.
• 1+ years of enterprise network & security engineering experience (multi-country/global scale preferred).
• Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, and F5 .
• Cloud networking expertise with AWS & Azure (certifications preferred).
• Certifications: CCIE REQUIRED
• Proven track record in SD-WAN rollouts, NAC/Client, DDoS defense, and Zero Trust adoption.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOX, ISO, ITIL).
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Exposure to automation and DevNet practices (Python, Ansible, APIs).
• Prior experience in retail, banking, telecom, or government-regulated sectors .
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