Title:
Senior Network Engineer IICompany:
Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:
TechnologyJob Description:
About Everest:
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
Senior Network Engineer
Location: Hybrid / Remote (Global Support Model)
Reports To: Network Engineering & Operations Leadership
About the Role
Join our Global Network Engineering & Operations team to design, implement, and support enterprise network and security solutions across global data centers, Azure cloud environments, and branch locations. You'll drive network modernization initiatives, serve as a Level 3 escalation point for critical incidents, and help shape the strategic evolution of our global network architecture.
As a key contributor to our network infrastructure initiatives, you will provide Level 3 escalation support for operational incidents and play an integral role in the strategic evolution of the organization's global network architecture. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across routing and switching, cloud networking, and secure access technologies, including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco SD-WAN, Forescout NAC, Cisco wireless infrastructure, and network access control solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and maintain enterprise network and security solutions across on-prem, hybrid, and Azure cloud environments.
Lead network modernization and Cisco SD-WAN deployments; optimize WAN resiliency and application performance across global sites.
Engineer and support Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, VM-Series), and Zero Trust / network segmentation.
Administer Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and support DNS modernization and automation.
Manage Forescout NAC, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, and enterprise Wi-Fi.
Support routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), Layer 2/3 architectures, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, and high-availability design.
Manage, configure, and troubleshoot SFTP and FTP file transfer solutions.
Act as Level 3 escalation for major incidents; lead root cause analysis and mentor operations/engineering teams.
Independently lead and manage projects from inception to completion.
Provide support for after-hours maintenance windows, emergency system changes, and weekend project implementations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or Network Engineering (equivalent experience considered).
10+ years in enterprise network engineering/operations; 5+ years supporting global environments.
Proven track record leading large scale network transformation initiatives.
Technical Expertise
Cisco Routing & Switching · BGP/OSPF/EIGRP · MPLS/VPN/QoS · Palo Alto & Panorama · Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX) · Azure Networking (ExpressRoute, VNets, VPN Gateways) · Infoblox DDI · Cisco SD-WAN · Forescout NAC · Cisco WLC / Enterprise Wi-Fi
Certifications
One Required (More Preferred):
CCNP Enterprise (or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure)
Palo Alto Networks PCNSE
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator (ZDTA)
Zscaler ZIA / ZPA Certified Administrator
Infoblox Certified DDI Engineer
Cisco SD-WAN (ENSDWI) Specialist
Forescout Certified Network Administrator
The base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $140,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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#LI-Remote-USWhat if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timePrimary Location:
Warren, NJAdditional Locations:
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or network engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of enterprise network engineering or operations experience
- 5+ years supporting global network environments
- Experience leading large-scale network transformation initiatives
- CCNP Enterprise or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification
- Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification
- Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator certification
- Zscaler ZIA or ZPA Certified Administrator certification
- Infoblox Certified DDI Engineer certification
- Cisco SD-WAN ENSDWI Specialist certification
- Forescout Certified Network Administrator certification
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as fair or decent for the role, with total compensation often viewed as broadly competitive. Bonus, overtime eligibility, and stock-related elements are described as meaningful contributors to overall earnings in stronger years.
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Healthcare Strength — Health benefits are repeatedly characterized as good to great, and they appear to be a consistent bright spot in the overall rewards package. Core protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage are also described as available.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Lifestyle Spending Account and a wellness debit-card style perk are described as available for physical or mental health expenses. Employee assistance support is positioned as accessible globally, adding to day-to-day wellbeing coverage.
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What We Do
Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”) is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers’ most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide. Everest is in over 100 countries across 6 continents. We provide the world with protection, we underwrite more than risk, we underwrite opportunity. Everest Group, Ltd. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EG) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATINGS A+ by A.M. Best A+ by S&P A1 by Moody's
