Associate Director - Network Engineering

Associate Director of Network Engineering

Location: New Haven, CT (Occasional onsite)

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:

• 12+ 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.