Senior Network Engineer (Cisco/Fortinet)

TL;DR

Senior Network Engineer (Cisco/Fortinet): Designing and maintaining global network infrastructure for live production ecosystems with an accent on high availability, LAN/WAN scalability, and security. Focus on evolving network architecture, integrating acquired infrastructures, and implementing ZTNA and AWS cloud networking.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Company

hirify.global provides technology solutions and a Global Production Ecosystem for the world's most watched live sports, entertainment, and virtual productions.

What you will do

• Maintain and support a multi-location LAN/WAN and converged network environment to ensure high availability and uptime.
• Manage global network administration, including configuration, security, and telecom implementations.
• Design and evolve network architecture across LAN/WAN, wireless, data centers, and secure remote access (VPN/ZTNA).
• Lead network and voice integrations related to business expansions and acquisitions.
• Implement network upgrades in collaboration with vendors and provide third-tier technical support for complex issues.
• Establish and maintain network security controls, access policies, and comprehensive technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• CCNA certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
• Significant hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco switching/routing, and ZTNA environments.
• Expert knowledge of network protocols, specifically TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Experience supporting AWS cloud networking.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools such as Entuity, FortiManager, and NetBox.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a highly visible role impacting a global production ecosystem.
• Exposure to world-class live events in sports, entertainment, and film.
• Collaboration with diverse global IT and broadcast teams.
• Occasional travel to various NEP locations.