Senior Network Engineer

Brooksource

Philadelphia, PA

About the Role:

The Senior Network Engineer plays a critical role in the design, stability, and evolution of the enterprise networking environment. This individual will own day-to-day operations while also shaping long-term network architecture across LAN/WAN, cloud connectivity, and internet-facing infrastructure.

You’ll serve as a technical authority—designing, implementing, and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions. This role partners closely with Information Security, Compliance, and cross-functional business teams to ensure network technologies align with organizational standards, performance goals, and future growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in complex environments, exercises strong independent judgment, and is comfortable leading initiatives with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Operations & Architecture

• Own the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of enterprise networking solutions (LAN/WAN, cloud connectivity, and related platforms)
• Design, review, test, and implement enterprise-wide network technologies and standards
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex network issues
• Maintain and update network diagrams, architecture documentation, and technical standards
• Design and manage IP address space and routing architecture
• Support external-facing infrastructure with a focus on redundancy, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery

Design, Standards & Optimization

• Partner with leadership to define and evolve enterprise network design standards
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned to business needs
• Lead capacity planning, platform upgrades, modernization efforts, and process improvements
• Develop and measure network performance metrics and capacity requirements

Monitoring, Security & Compliance

• Design and support network monitoring and alerting platforms, including dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting
• Partner with Information Security and Compliance to ensure all solutions meet corporate security and regulatory standards
• Participate in DR planning, testing, and network resilience initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with internal teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives impacting enterprise network infrastructure
• Assess the impact of proposed changes and support implementation planning and execution
• Oversee multiple network-related projects from design through deployment and support

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network and support teams
• Contribute to medium- and long-term network strategy aligned with company growth
• Perform solution impact assessments for initiatives with significant business impact
• Maintain deep architectural expertise and guide overall network direction

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco networking technologies; certifications preferred (CCNA, CCNP, CCDE, CCIE)
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, VoIP, BGP, EIGRP, and routing protocols
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls; Catalyst, Nexus, 6500 series, etc.)
• Experience maintaining detailed network diagrams and technical documentation
• Proficiency with network analysis and monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds)