Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of networking experience, hold a valid Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, and possess expertise with Palo Alto next‑generation firewalls, AWS cloud networking, Cisco Meraki, and the Cisco Nexus platform.

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Nexus environments.
• Administer and maintain Palo Alto next‑generation firewalls, including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Manage cloud networking solutions in AWS, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and Direct Connect.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement network technologies and solutions.
• Monitor network performance, conduct security audits, and implement optimization strategies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues; elevate to Cisco TAC when necessary.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior IT staff.
• Document network architecture, configurations, procedures, and processes thoroughly.

• 7 to 10 years of network engineering experience.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required.
• Extensive experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks Next‑Generation Firewalls.
• Proficiency in AWS networking (VPC, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, ELB).
• In‑depth knowledge of Cisco Meraki and Cisco Nexus platforms.
• Expertise in network security best practices and tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, critical thinking, and ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Wireshark, Nagios).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.
• Experience with Silver Peak SD‑WAN administration.
• Experience with Cisco ISE and Web Ex Calling.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Professional office environment; standard office equipment usage.
• Occasional evening/weekend work required.
• No travel expected.

• Regular communication via talking/hearing.
• Frequent standing, walking, handling objects; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Ability to frequently lift 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Visual acuity for close, distance, color vision, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustments.

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 per year

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance‑driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

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