Senior IT Network Engineer

This isn't a ticket-queue role. You'll own the architecture, make the calls, and be accountable for a network that can't afford to go down - across both corporate systems and a live manufacturing floor. If that excites you more than it intimidates you, keep reading!

What You Will Do:

As our Senior IT Network Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for the design, operation, security, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure.

You will ensure enterprise and manufacturing environments operate securely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting defense compliance requirements (CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, CUI).

This role combines hands-on execution with strategic engineering, acting as both the owner of day-to-day network performance and the final escalation point for complex issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise network infrastructure
• Own day-to-day operation, stability, and performance of network systems
• Configure, maintain, and upgrade routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs
• Establish network standards and cybersecurity best practices
• Act as escalation point for complex network issues
• Monitor performance and ensure high availability
• Implement segmentation across IT, OT, and CUI environments
• Manage firewall (Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, and VPN security
• Ensure compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171
• Support audits with documentation and evidence
• Integrate networking across on-prem and cloud (AWS, Azure)
• Maintain diagrams and configuration standards
• Drive automation and modernization initiatives

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• LAN/WAN design, routing (OSPF, BGP), switching
• Palo Alto firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS
• Linux, server environments, VMware, Hyper-V
• AWS and Azure networking
• High availability and scalable network design
• Network segmentation and Zero Trust
• Wireshark and packet analysis tools

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection

• XDR (Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike)
• SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• Log analysis and correlation
• Incident response support

AI & Modern Network Integration

• Support Microsoft Copilot and AI tools
• Understand AI traffic security and governance
• Secure AI service integration

Defense Compliance & Secure Network Architecture

• CMMC Level 2 alignment
• NIST 800-171 controls
• CUI protection
• Network segmentation IT/OT
• Defense-in-depth architecture

Experience

• 7-12+ years network engineering experience

Preferred Certifications

• PCNSE/PCNSA
• CCNP/CCIE
• SC-200
• CISSP
• Azure/AWS certifications

Core Competencies

• Problem solving
• Ownership
• Adaptability
• Communication

Salary Range:

Please note the typical hiring range is $127,500 - $172,500 annually. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• Employee referral bonuses
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status