Portfolio Company Positions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Networking: Design, configure, and maintain core, edge, and data center infrastructure to ensure high performance and availability.
• Security & Firewalls: Manage next-generation firewalls, VPNs, and advanced security policies.
• Routing & Connectivity: Support enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF, multi-ISP connectivity) and lead upcoming initiatives for new interoffice connectivity using VPNs, point-to-point links, or BGP-based solutions.
• Cloud Integration: Configure and support AWS networking services including VPC design, VPNs, Direct Connect, and routing/security groups.
• Modernization Projects: Contribute to upcoming network hardware refreshes (new Cisco Nexus platforms) and integration of cloud and virtualization solutions.
• Virtualization & Application Delivery: Support VMware networking and load balancing solutions.
• Monitoring & Lifecycle: Understanding of deep network monitoring using a variety of tools including but not limited to: Solarwinds, ThousandEyes, LibreNMS, Moogsoft, etc. and other monitoring tools to optimize performance and plan capacity; manage vendor contracts and device lifecycles.
• Documentation & Standards: Maintain network diagrams, standards, and operational procedures to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Data Center Cabling and Standards: Experience with the proper use and installation of patch panels (copper/fiber). Understanding of structured cabling and a willingness to work with the dc team to fix older cabling.

Qualification Requirements –

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience in medium-to-large environments.
• Routing & Switching: Hands-on expertise with enterprise-grade hardware (Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent); strong command of VLANs, STP, trunking, and fabric interconnects.
• Routing Protocols: Proficiency with BGP (multi-ISP design), OSPF, and VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN, site-to-site).
• Firewall Management: Strong experience with next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto or equivalent), including Panorama or centralized policy management.
• Cloud Networking: Practical experience with AWS VPC design and configuration, VPNs, Direct Connect, and routing/security group management.
• Virtualization: Understanding of VMware/virtual networking, load balancing (NetScaler or equivalent), and integration with compute/storage.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu) networking.
• Monitoring & Management: Proficiency with SolarWinds or similar platforms; ability to analyze trends and proactively address issues.
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Understanding of transceivers, fiber optics, structured cabling, and physical data center networking.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to lead root cause analysis.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Successfully pass and maintain acceptable background checks and security clearances.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Disaster Recovery methodology and best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of Network Routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. This is a work-from-home position with occasional trips to the data center as needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

• No certificates or licenses needed.

Computer Skills:

· Must have knowledge of and work experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

· Good experience with Visio, Miro, Sunbird, Nlyte, etc.