Senior Network Engineer

## Senior Network Engineer Apply locations:
US RI Providence:
US MA Boston (500 Boylston Street) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R554
** Firm Overview
** Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications and education focused on North America and Europe. Providence looks to invest in businesses that are benefiting from the long-term growth trends around experiences, learning, and connectivity by partnering with exceptional management teams to build enduring, scaled companies. Founded in 1989 in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 portfolio companies with a transatlantic investment team based primarily in London, New York and Boston.

Through disciplined portfolio construction, prudent risk management and a collaborative culture, the firm seeks to deliver strong results across market cycles. To learn more, please visit
** Position Overview
** The Senior Network Engineer will join a dedicated IT team and report to the Director of IT supporting the team’s efforts to deliver high‐quality outcomes and advance key organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is self‐motivated and solutions‐oriented, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. They thrive in a dynamic environment, take initiative, and are adaptable in supporting both day‐to‐day responsibilities and evolving business needs.
** Responsibilities
* * The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the following:##
** Network Engineering:
*** Leads and contributes to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global network infrastructure.
* Partners with the Director of IT and other IT teams 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:
*** Provides executive and residential network support on an as-needed basis.
* 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.
* In addition to the outlined responsibilities, you will be expected to handle ad hoc requests as they arise. This job description is not exhaustive and may not encompass all aspects of the role, as the needs of the business are continually evolving. Flexibility and adaptability are essential for success in this dynamic position.
*** Qualifications
* * The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of success, a positive professional reputation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and accountability. In addition, the successful candidate should have:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred or 7–10 years of equivalent professional experience.
* Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, or equivalent) strongly preferred.##
** Technical

Qualifications:

** Expert-level proficiency in the implementation, management, and support of the following technologies:##
** WAN / LAN Infrastructure
*** Global, highly available Cisco/Palo Alto WAN/LAN environments
* Dynamic routing protocols — OSPF and BGP
* LAN Switching — Spanning Tree, VLANs, Ether Channel/trunking, switch stacks
* Strong Data Center networking…