Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerElevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—apply today!Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of networking experience, hold a valid Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, and possess expertise with Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, AWS cloud networking, Cisco Meraki, and the Cisco Nexus platform.Responsibilities:Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, Cisco Meraki, and Cisco Nexus environments.Administer and maintain Palo Alto next-generation firewalls, including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.Manage cloud networking solutions in AWS, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), load balancers, and Direct Connect.Evaluate, recommend, and implement network technologies and solutions.Monitor network performance, conduct security audits, and implement optimization strategies.Diagnose and resolve complex network issues; escalate effectively to Cisco TAC when necessary.Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior IT staff.Document network architecture, configurations, procedures, and processes thoroughly.Required Qualifications:7 to 10 years of network engineering experience.Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification required.Extensive experience configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.Proficiency in AWS networking (VPC, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, ELB).In-depth knowledge of Cisco Meraki and Cisco Nexus platforms.Expertise in network security best practices and tools.Strong troubleshooting skills, critical thinking, and ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, Nagios).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must be a U.S. citizen.Preferred Qualifications:AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification.Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.Experience with Silver Peak SD-WAN administration.Experience with Cisco ISE and WebEx Calling.Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python scripting).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Work Environment:Professional office environment; standard office equipment usage.Occasional evening/weekend work required.No travel expected.Physical Requirements:Regular communication via talking/hearing.Frequent standing, walking, handling objects; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching.Ability to frequently lift 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.Visual acuity for close, distance, color vision, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustments.This position is at our Parsippany, NJ corporate offices location. Pay Range: $120K-135K