Lead Network Engineer -Azure Cloud FirstDaley and Associates • Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
Lead Network Engineer -Azure Cloud First
Daley and Associates
- Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
- Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
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Responsibilities Network Engineering
Leads and contributes to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global network infrastructure.
Partners with the Director of IT 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.
Network Operations
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).
General Operational Support
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.
Provides executive and residential network support on an as‑needed basis.
Qualifications The successful candidate will have a proven track record and a strong professional reputation. Given the scope and criticality of this role, we are seeking a mature, experienced engineer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy. The ideal candidate will bring:
Technical Requirements WAN / LAN Infrastructure Expert-level proficiency in the implementation, management, and support of the following technologies:
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 is a plus
Networking Fundamentals
OSI Model, TCP/IP, IP addressing, and subnetting
Network performance troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark)
SD‑WAN & Routing Platforms
Meraki SD‑WAN (MX platform)
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
Experience with RADIUS and hosted RADIUS solutions
Strong wireless troubleshooting skills
DNS
DNS management – Internal (Windows AD‑Integrated) and External, utilizing Cloudflare
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 and support
Lead the design and implementation of a cloud‑first operating model, including the migration of existing on‑premises services into Azure
Monitoring & Observability
Network health and performance monitoring platforms (currently LogicMonitor)
Development of dashboards, alerting, and reporting workflows
Cybersecurity
Strong understanding of microsegmentation concepts and hands‑on management of existing microsegmentation tools and policies
Manage and maintain an ongoing relationship with the firm’s Managed SOC provider (Adlumin), including regular interfacing on alerts, incidents, and reporting
Ability to step in and take full ownership of cybersecurity incidents, driving response and resolution from identification through remediation, alongside our current security vendors
Continuously build upon and refine existing cybersecurity policies, staying current with the evolving threat landscape and industry best practices
Additional Preferred Experience
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
Infrastructure and information security practices
Scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible, or similar) a plus
Business & Personality Requirements
Deeply committed to the firm’s network reliability, with availability to provide 24x7x365 support coverage
Calm under pressure with the tenacity to resolve critical issues with urgency and sound judgment
Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with a clear understanding of the firm’s uptime expectations
Relentlessly results‑driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Exceptional communication skills – equally effective with technical peers and non‑technical stakeholders
Self‑motivated and capable of operating with autonomy in a lean team environment
Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor other team members and influence cross‑functional partners
Domestic and international travel required
Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and/or 7–10 years of equivalent professional experience. Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
150,000 – 160,000 + Bonus. On‑site 3/2 Boston – NO C2C. Candidates must be eligible to work full‑time for any employer in the US to be considered.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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