Senior Network Engineer

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Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices worldwide. We provide automated bio sample management solutions, genomic services, informatics software, and consumables, serving top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions globally.

Senior Network Engineer responsible for managing, monitoring, maintaining, documenting, and configuring the enterprise LAN/WAN/VPN. The role supports corporate initiatives to maintain a robust, modern global network and requires creative problem solving in a multifaceted environment.

Manage, monitor, maintain and document our enterprise network infrastructure; contribute to global networking initiatives; collaborate with teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions.

• Provide production support, architecture, lifecycle management, configuration and maintenance of switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks and network appliances in a global enterprise environment.
• Complete documentation and cross-training; work with other teams to resolve issues and deliver solutions.
• Respond to network-related incidents, service requests and project tasks.
• Plan, order, and implement LAN/WAN/Wireless equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot requests, problems and outages with vendors and in-house resources; mentor other IT staff.
• Provide solid understanding of secure network architecture.
• Work with Cisco & Meraki products (routers, switches, wireless, firewalls).
• Work with Palo Alto products (firewalls) and AWS (VPN, VPC, Route
  53, Security Groups).
• Build, upgrade, and configure system components; create technical documentation (diagrams, test plans, requirements).
• Collaborate with outside vendors for planning and installation of data/voice networks.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or certifications.
• 6-8+ years of relevant, in-depth technical knowledge related to platform-specific systems and/or network operations.
• Experience in LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VLAN, EIGRP, OSPF, VPNs, MPLS, NAT, QoS and SSL.
• Experience supporting an enterprise infrastructure and configuring enterprise-grade network equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with personnel at all levels.

• Experience with Network Performance Monitoring Tools.
• Project management experience.
• Technical expertise with:
  Cisco (CatOS, IOS), Meraki (switches, wireless, firewalls), Palo Alto firewalls, Palo Alto Global Protect VPN, AWS networking (DNS/DHCP, connectivity), and DNS/DHCP concepts.
• 6-8+ years’ experience in network design, deployment, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDA, PCNSA, PCNSE) and related degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to adapt in growing and dynamic environments.

• Site-based role at one of our main US sites (South Plainfield, NJ; Burlington, MA; or Indianapolis, IN) with a hybrid schedule.
• Occasional travel expected (approximately 20%).

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If an applicant is unable to complete an application due to a disability, please email  for assistance.

United States Base Compensation: $ - $. The posted pay range is an estimate based on market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications, performance, and location.