Associate Director - Network Engineering

Associate Director of Network Engineering

Location: Remote - (occasional on-site in New Haven, CT )

Full time/ Direct Hire

Overview:

Hands-on technical leadership role responsible for enterprise network design, operations, security, and optimization while leading a team of network engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the network engineering team.
• Design and support LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, UCaaS/CCaaS .
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Manage network monitoring, performance, availability, and security.
• Lead hardware lifecycle upgrades and network-related projects.
• Support hybrid cloud networking across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Manage network architecture, documentation, diagrams, vendors, and support.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years network engineering experience, including 3–5 years leadership .
• Strong Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Meraki, Arista experience.
• Routing/switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, QoS, VLANs, STP .
• Firewalls, VPNs, Zero Trust security.
• Azure networking: ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, BGP, Virtual WAN, VNETs .
• Network automation, scripting, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds/LogicMonitor .
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.