What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network & SecurityEngineer(CCIE) position at Synapse Business Systems?
Job Details
This is 3days/week Onsite role in NYC.
CCIE=Must have
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Network & Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, large-scale enterprise network environments across global operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in SD-WAN, Next-Gen Firewalls, Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure), Zero Trust (Zscaler), and Data Center modernizations, with a proven record of leading multi-vendor, multi-country network projects. This individual will play a key role in ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of enterprise IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Architecture & Operations
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN infrastructures across hundreds of sites globally.
- Lead SD-WAN transformations (Cisco, Fortinet, VeloCloud) to improve performance, visibility, and security.
- Configure and support routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRFs, vPC, HSRP, GLBP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel).
- Manage large-scale Wi-Fi deployments and unified collaboration systems (Cisco CUCM, MS Teams).
- Security Engineering
- Implement and administer NGFWs (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Palo Alto) and VPN solutions (IPSec, DMVPN, GRE over IPsec).
- Deploy and maintain Zero Trust architecture (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX).
- Integrate NAC/ISE solutions with AD/PKI for secure authentication and posture compliance.
- Ensure alignment with PCI DSS, ITIL, ISO standards and support internal/external audits.
- Cloud Networking
- Configure hybrid cloud connectivity (Azure vWAN, ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect).
- Manage cloud security controls (NSGs, Azure Firewall, load balancers, VNET/VPC peering).
- Enable secure and optimized access to multi-region cloud environments.
- Monitoring & Performance
- Utilize tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, ManageEngine, and Cisco Prime for proactive monitoring.
- Conduct capacity planning, lifecycle management, and performance optimization for thousands of devices.
- Develop automation scripts (Python, Ansible) for bulk configurations and efficiency.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver global network/security projects on time and within budget.
- Train and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence and knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to negotiate, design, and implement cost-effective solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 1 years of enterprise network & security engineering experience (multi-country/global scale preferred).
- Strong hands-on expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, and F5.
- Cloud networking expertise with AWS & Azure (certifications preferred).
- Certifications: CCIE (Enterprise or Security) REQUIRED
- Proven track record in SD-WAN rollouts, NAC/ISE, DDoS defense, and Zero Trust adoption.
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOX, ISO, ITIL).
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
- Exposure to automation and DevNet practices (Python, Ansible, APIs).
- Prior experience in retail, banking, telecom, or government-regulated sectors.
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Salary : $30 - $80