Senior Network Engineer
firstPRO is now accepting resumes for a Senior Network Engineer role in Boston, MA. This is a direct hire role and onsite 3 days per week.Network Operations & EngineeringOwn day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting of on-premises and cloud-connected network infrastructure across global offices and data centers.Lead incident response for complex network issues, performing root cause analysis and driving resolution with minimal supervision.Manage global carrier services and connectivity across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.Maintain and improve operational documentation, including network diagrams, runbooks, and change records.Configure and deploy Aruba and/or Cisco infrastructure, including routing, switching, and wireless platforms.Lead network hardware and software lifecycle management, including capacity planning, patching, and firmware upgrades.Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations to senior architects.Apply cloud networking concepts (VPCs, VNets, routing, security groups) to support both operational and project-level needs.Automation & IaCActively develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Git for network provisioning and configuration management.Write and maintain scripts (Python, Shell, or PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.Firewall & SecurityAdminister Check Point firewalls, including rulebase management, policy optimization, and VPN configuration.Manage Aruba ClearPass NAC policies for network access control, authentication, and segmentation.QualificationsRequired Experience:Minimum of 6 years of enterprise networking experience in a hands-on engineering or operations role.Networking Expertise:Strong hands-on experience with Aruba and/or Cisco LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure.Solid understanding of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, QoS).Experience administering Check Point firewalls, including policy management and VPN troubleshooting.Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure networking (VPCs/VNets, routing, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, VPN connectivity).