[Remote] Senior Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to own and evolve their enterprise network across multi-site and cloud environments while ensuring high availability for business-critical systems. The role involves collaborating with various teams to shape infrastructure strategy and drive security posture through zero-trust principles.ResponsibilitiesArchitect scalable, resilient network solutions including routing/switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPN, QoS, and zero-trust segmentationDefine requirements, evaluate technologies, and lead infrastructure changes from design through implementationDevelop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for all network componentsPerform proactive maintenance — patching, upgrades, tuning, and health monitoring across the networking estateManage vulnerability findings and vendor security advisories for network equipment and systemsMaintain accurate network documentation, configuration baselines, and topology diagramsOwn and resolve network-related incidents and service requests, driving issues to resolutionPartner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to support firm-wide initiativesEvaluate emerging technologies and translate their impact into actionable recommendationsServe as a technical mentor and backup resource across the Network Engineering teamCommunicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levelsSkills10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience across multi-site enterprise environmentsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent professional experiencePalo 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 troubleshootingProven ability to architect, implement, and troubleshoot complex, multi-vendor network infrastructureStrong documentation habits — you leave networks better documented than you found themAbility to translate ambiguous business requirements into clear, implementable technical designsExcellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to both engineers and executivesStrong project management instincts with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams independentlyA collaborative, team-first mentality balanced with the ability to drive work autonomouslyRouting & Switching - Deep expertise in enterprise routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching (VLANs, port channels, spanning tree, QoS) across multi-site environmentsCisco certification at the professional or expert level (CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE) strongly preferredExperience in professional services, financial services, or legal industry environmentsFamiliarity with network automation tooling (Ansible, Python/Netmiko, Terraform for network infra)Experience with public cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid connectivity patternsExposure to Panorama for centralized Palo Alto management at scaleSD-WAN (Silver Peak / HPE Aruba EdgeConnect) — deployment, policy, and optimizationDMVPN, IPSec VPN, and secure remote access architecturesLoad balancing (Citrix NetScaler / ADC) — configuration, SSL offload, and health monitoringWireless networking via Cisco Meraki — deployment, RF planning, and troubleshootingNetwork tapping and packet capture solutions for visibility and forensicsZscaler (ZIA/ZPA) — implementation, policy configuration, and troubleshootingACL development and firewall policy lifecycle managementZero-trust network segmentation principles and implementationWAF configuration and proxy infrastructureCisco Call Manager (CUCM) and Unity Connection — administration and troubleshootingNetwork monitoring and management platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent)Benefits401(k) retirement savings planMedical, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceOutstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO planAmple opportunities for professional development and advancementAccess to corporate discount plans and other benefitsCompany OverviewWilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.wilsonelser.com.Company H1B SponsorshipWilson Elser has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.