What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Network Engineer/Onsite Manhttan/Cisco/Meraki position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
A leading Managed Services Provider based in Midtown Manhattan is hiring a Senior Network Engineer (Team Lead) for a full-time opportunity. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, supporting a diverse client base across industries. You'll work with modern networking technologies including Cisco, Fortinet, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and advanced security solutions while helping design and implement scalable, high-performance environments.
Required Skills & Experience
7 years of experience in network engineering
Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
Hands-on firewall experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar)
Experience with cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure
Prior experience in an MSP or client-facing environment
Proven leadership or team lead experience
Desired Skills & Experience
Network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent)
Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible)
Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies
Strong documentation and client communication skills
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching)
30% Firewalls & Network Security
20% Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure)
10% Automation & Tools
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On
20% Management Duties
20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Required Skills & Experience
7 years of experience in network engineering
Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs)
Hands-on firewall experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar)
Experience with cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure
Prior experience in an MSP or client-facing environment
Proven leadership or team lead experience
Desired Skills & Experience
Network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent)
Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible)
Familiarity with SD-WAN technologies
Strong documentation and client communication skills
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching)
30% Firewalls & Network Security
20% Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure)
10% Automation & Tools
Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On
20% Management Duties
20% Team Collaboration
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Salary : $165,000 - $175,000