GLG is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. The team builds and supports our global network infrastructure spanning 19 offices worldwide and in the cloud. Our network team is part of our broader Core Engineering team and is expected to regularly collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams. The successful candidate will have a proven history of deep Cisco or Palo Alto Network Experience, exceptional command of networking concepts, significant experience leveraging security concepts, strong communication, and a commitment to learning and growth. We are looking for someone who thrives in a positive and collaborative team environment to join us here at GLG!
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG’s platform connects business to expertise for smarter, faster decisions. Our clients rely on GLG’s 700,000+ member-experts and 2,300 employees around the globe to provide 24/7 insight and exceptional service within a rigorous compliance framework. Visit https://glginsights.com
Key Responsibilities
- Design, install, and maintain robust and resilient networking infrastructure
- Design, setup, and maintain a robust network monitoring system
- Act as the technical interface with external vendors
- Create and maintain technical documentation of GLG’s network infrastructure
- Develop risk management and mitigation strategies with a focus on meeting ISO 27001 standards
- Communicate and collaborate effectively across GLG’s IT and Core Engineering teams
- Manage and track physical networking assets throughout our global offices
- On occasion, travel to GLG Offices to support network infrastructure
- Conduct new office buildout planning and equipment installation
Qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant Cisco/Palo Alto Network support, engineering, and administration
- Experience with implementation and support of networking technologies including VLANs, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, MPLS, Fortinet, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco firewalls routers and switches, and particularly Firepower OS and management tools
- Deep understanding of layer 2/layer 3 networking details, like ARP, MAC Address Tables, VRFs, VXlan, VTP, trunking, and port-aggregation
- Proven ability to design, plan and communicate complex networking projects
- Experience with common network components including routers, switches, and firewalls
- Familiarity with Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions and related protocols like SIP
- Deep understanding of common network concepts (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, QOS, SDN, VTC)
- Proven understanding of secure networking technologies like IPSec, VPN, TLS, and certificate management
- Proven technical troubleshooting and performance tuning experience
- Proven experience setting up hybrid network environments, including WAN, LAN, WiFi networks, and software defined networks, to join on-prem and cloud environments
- Experience with network monitoring tools such as PRTG, SolarWinds, Logic Monitor, Cisco DNA, or Palo Alto Panorama
- Experience managing ISP vendor relationships, and troubleshooting, and debugging ISP outages and issues
What We Offer:
Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
- Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
- Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
Working Environment: Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements typically requiring 2 days per week in office.
Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture.
To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com.
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
EEO Policy Statement
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.