Job Description
Associate Director of Network Engineering
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Location: New Haven, CT (Occasional onsite)
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Full time/ Direct Hire
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Overview:
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Hands-on technical leadership role responsible for enterprise network design, operations, security, and optimization while leading a team of network engineers.
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Key Responsibilities:
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- Lead and mentor the network engineering team.
- Design and support LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, UCaaS/CCaaS.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Manage network monitoring, performance, availability, and security.
- Lead hardware lifecycle upgrades and network-related projects.
- Support hybrid cloud networking across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
- Manage network architecture, documentation, diagrams, vendors, and support.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams.
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Key Requirements:
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- 12+ years network engineering experience, including 3–5 years leadership.
- Strong Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista experience.
- Routing/switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP.
- Firewalls, VPNs, Zero Trust security.
- Azure networking: ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, BGP, Virtual WAN, VNETs.
- Network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds/LogicMonitor.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
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