Director, Network Engineering
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (additional hours as required; weekends and after hours availability at times).
The Network Engineer works independently and in a group to design, build and support global computer networks, which entails specifying, installing and configuring the devices. This is a “hands-on” position requiring strong technical skills, as well as excellent informal leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Deploying new solutions and configurations to meet business and compliance requirements.
- Designing, implementing, troubleshooting and supporting a global TCP/IP network running QOS.
- Reviewing and analyzing network traffic flows and device logs and taking appropriate action where applicable.
- Creating and maintaining network diagrams.
- Documenting and implementing following networking best practices methodology.
- Researching and recommending changes and improvements to security and infrastructure.
- Strong time-management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think critically, analytically, and strategically.
- 5+ years’ experience in switching, routing and wireless network hardware and related systems.
- 5+ years’ experience supporting and troubleshooting network connectivity and performance including utilizing advanced network tools, packet analyzers, syslog and firewall log analysis.
- 3+ years’ experience deploying, upgrading, and supporting firewalls and firewall security policies.
- 3+ years’ experience in remote access technologies including both concentrator and client access design, management and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation (Python, Terraform, and Ansible for example).
- Experience with RADIUS, TACACS+, and NAC including 802.1X, MAC and certificate authentication.
- Strong knowledge in routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
- Hands on experience configuring QOS on LAN/WANs.
- Experience design, deploying and supporting a zero-trust architecture is preferred.
- Experience in datacenter switching including spine and leaf architectures is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Wi-Fi implementations and design.
- Bachelor’s degree, military or technical school equivalent.
- CCNA/CCNP certification or vendor-equivalent (Palo Alto, Aruba Networks, Cisco, etc.) is preferred.
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 - $180,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.