Senior IT Network Engineer

This isn't a ticket-queue role. You'll own the architecture, make the calls, and be accountable for a network that can't afford to go down — across both corporate systems and a live manufacturing floor. If that excites you more than it intimidates you, keep reading! What You Will Do: As our Senior IT Network Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for the design, operation, security, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure. You will ensure enterprise and manufacturing environments operate securely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting defense compliance requirements (CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, CUI). This role combines hands-on execution with strategic engineering, acting as both the owner of day-to-day network performance and the final escalation point for complex issues. Primary Responsibilities: Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure Own day-to-day operation, stability, and performance of network systems Configure, maintain, and upgrade routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs Establish network standards and cybersecurity best practices Act as escalation point for complex network issues Monitor performance and ensure high availability Implement segmentation across IT, OT, and CUI environments Manage firewall (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and VPN security Ensure compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 Support audits with documentation and evidence Integrate networking across on-prem and cloud (AWS, Azure) Maintain diagrams and configuration standards Drive automation and modernization initiatives Preferred Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise LAN/WAN design, routing (OSPF, BGP), switching Palo Alto firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS Linux, server environments, VMware, Hyper-V AWS and Azure networking High availability and scalable network design Network segmentation and Zero Trust Wireshark and packet analysis tools Security Monitoring & Threat Detection XDR (Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike) SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) Log analysis and correlation Incident response support AI & Modern Network Integration Support Microsoft Copilot and AI tools Understand AI traffic security and governance Secure AI service integration Defense Compliance & Secure Network Architecture CMMC Level 2 alignment NIST 800-171 controls CUI protection Network segmentation IT/OT Defense-in-depth architecture Experience 7–12+ years network engineering experience Preferred Certifications PCNSE/PCNSA CCNP/CCIE SC-200 CISSP Azure/AWS certifications Core Competencies Problem solving Ownership Adaptability Communication Eligibility Requirements: **Must be authorized to work in the U.S.** **This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization** Salary Range: The typical hiring range for this role is: Level III: $100,000-$150,000 Level IV: $120,000–$180,000 Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package: 401(k) matching 12 paid holidays Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Short term and long term disability Life insurance Accidental death & dismemberment insurance Long-term care plan options Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit Vanpool subsidy Recognition awards Employee referral bonuses EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status Company Description: Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government. Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status. Thank you for your interest in Korry Electronics! Our company culture is focused around ownership, transparency, process improvement and trust & respect. We are looking for talented people (like you!) to lead our business to the next level while giving you the opportunity to develop your own career. We have been at the forefront of the aviation industry since the beginning, creating the first lighted cockpit controls for the military and commercial aircraft industry. The Korry product team continues this tradition as it develops the crew station of the future, providing state-of-the-art switches, cockpit controls, high-performance displays, and night-vision filters. We are passionate about what we do. For more information, please visit www.korry.com. Join the Korry team and find out why this is such a great place to spend your career! Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.