Senior Network & Security Engineer

About AvePoint

Collaborate with confidence. AvePoint provides the most advanced platform to optimize SaaS operations and secure collaboration. More than 9 million cloud users rely on our solutions. Our SaaS solutions are also available to managed service providers via more than 100 cloud marketplaces, so they can better support and manage their small and mid-sized business customers. Founded in 2001, AvePoint is a five-time Global Microsoft Partner of the Year and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. For more information, visit https://www.avepoint.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network & Security Engineer to join our team in the Network Deployment and Operations function. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's network infrastructure. The role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the network.

Key Responsibilities

Part of a team that is responsible for the Network Engineering & Deployment function and supporting Datacentre, Campus, Remote Offices and Public Cloud Network. This is a technical hands-on role in the Network Services team as Senior Network & Security Engineer.

• Lead network deployment projects, ensuring timely and successful implementation of network solutions.
• Work closely with vendors and third-party providers for Solution Architecture, Equipment procurement and installation.
• Provide Tier-3 support for Network & Security related issues and participate in a rotating Network Operations on-call schedule, including weekends, supporting a multi-vendor network for Enterprise Network.
• Create, maintain and review High Level Design, Low Level Design & Operational practices across the teams.
• Drive efficiencies through Automation.

What we are looking for

Preferred qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 8 -14 years of experience in core Network technologies including Cisco ACI ,Checkpoint & Palo Alto Firewalls ,F5 Load balancer & WAF .
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex network for Datacenter or Public cloud migration projects.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and oversee large-scale network deployments.
• One or more of the following Certifications - CCIE ,CCNP , PCNSE , CCSE , AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or equivalents
• Strong fundamental knowledge in LAN, WAN and Network Security technologies and products.
• Excellent project and vendor management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-technical audiences and senior management.

Mandatory Skillsets

• Expertise in Cisco ACI Multi Pod / Multi Site deployments .
• Expertise in Application Delivery Network products – F5 Load balancers & WAF
• Expertise in managing Checkpoint & Palo Alto Firewalls & IPS

Good to have Skillsets

• Experience in Application Delivery Network products –Bluecoat Proxy & Akamai CDN.
• Experience in managing Infoblox IPAM , DNS, DHCP solutions.
• Experience in managing Micro segmentation products like Illumio and Guardicore.
• Experience in managing Voice Infrastructure with Cisco CUCM and Verint Recorders .
• Experience in managing network management systems like Solarwinds , Riverbed & Thousand Eyes.
• Experience in performing Deep packet capture analysis using Wireshark or Similar products.
• Experience in Network Automation using Ansible & Terraform.
• Experience in managing Network Security Products like NAC , ISE & Algosec.

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.