Senior Network Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to own and evolve our enterprise network across multi-site and cloud environments. You'll be a key technical voice shaping infrastructure strategy, driving security posture through zero-trust principles, and ensuring high availability for business-critical systems - all while working remotely on a collaborative, senior-level team., Design & Architecture

• Architect scalable, resilient network solutions including routing/switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPN, QoS, and zero-trust segmentation.
• Define requirements, evaluate technologies, and lead infrastructure changes from design through implementation.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for all network components.

Operations & Maintenance

• Perform proactive maintenance - patching, upgrades, tuning, and health monitoring across the networking estate.
• Manage vulnerability findings and vendor security advisories for network equipment and systems.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, configuration baselines, and topology diagrams.
• Own and resolve network-related incidents and service requests, driving issues to resolution.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to support firm-wide initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and translate their impact into actionable recommendations.
• Serve as a technical mentor and backup resource across the Network Engineering team.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience across multi-site enterprise environments

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience.
• Palo Alto Firewalls - Production deployment, policy management, and troubleshooting of Palo Alto NGFW (Panorama experience a strong plus).
• Cisco ACI - Hands-on experience with Nexus 9300/9000 series in ACI mode - fabric design, EPG/contract configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to architect, implement, and troubleshoot complex, multi-vendor network infrastructure.
• Strong documentation habits - you leave networks better documented than you found them.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into clear, implementable technical designs.
• Excellent communication skills - comfortable presenting to both engineers and executives.
• Strong project management instincts with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams independently.
• A collaborative, team-first mentality balanced with the ability to drive work autonomously.
• Routing & Switching

• Deep expertise in enterprise routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching (VLANs, port channels, spanning tree, QoS) across multi-site environments.
• Cisco certification at the professional or expert level (CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE) strongly preferred.
• Experience in professional services, financial services, or legal industry environments.
• Familiarity with network automation tooling (Ansible, Python/Netmiko, Terraform for network infra).
• Experience with public cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid connectivity patterns.
• Exposure to Panorama for centralized Palo Alto management at scale.

• Core Networking

• SD-WAN (Silver Peak / HPE Aruba EdgeConnect) - deployment, policy, and optimization
• DMVPN, IPSec VPN, and secure remote access architectures
• Load balancing (Citrix NetScaler / ADC) - configuration, SSL offload, and health monitoring
• Wireless networking via Cisco Meraki - deployment, RF planning, and troubleshooting
• Network tapping and packet capture solutions for visibility and forensics

• Security & Zero Trust

• Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) - implementation, policy configuration, and troubleshooting
• ACL development and firewall policy lifecycle management
• Zero-trust network segmentation principles and implementation
• WAF configuration and proxy infrastructure

• Collaboration & Voice

• Cisco Call Manager (CUCM) and Unity Connection - administration and troubleshooting
• Network monitoring and management platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Career development plan
• Opportunities for advancement, * Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.