Network Engineer, Specialist

The Vanguard Group

Job Location:

Wayne, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Sr. Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer (Campus Networking Cisco ISE/Aruba Wireless)

Position Summary
The Senior-Level NOC Engineer (Tier 3) functions as the highest technical escalation point within the global Network Operations Center. This role provides advanced troubleshooting architecture-level insight and deep subject matter expertise across complex multi-vendor network infrastructures. Tier 3 support engineers lead root-cause analysis oversee major incidents influence network design standards and partner with engineering teams to drive stability scalability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
- Advanced Incident & Problem Management
- Acts as the final escalation point for all high-severity incidents providing advanced packet analysis protocol decoding and cross-platform correlation.
- Performs deep-dive RCA producing engineering-quality post-incident documentation and recommending long-term corrective actions.
- Leads network recovery efforts during outages involving routing instability security events hardware failures or cloud connectivity issues.

Architecture-Level Network Troubleshooting Expertise

- Expert proficiency with Cisco NAC Solutions/Cisco Campus Networking and Aruba Wireless services with the ability to interpret and troubleshoot complex multi-tier architectures.
- Strong knowledge of Campus Networking automation API-driven provisioning and lifecycle management in large-scale environments including experience with IAC pipelines.
-Governs enterprise campus network architectures including wired access wireless LAN (WLAN) and edge connectivity designs.

- Enforces standards for secure user and device onboarding guest access BYOD IoT connectivity and Captive Portal authentication across campus environments

- Proactively validates and enforces security architectures and best practices

- Defines and governs Zero Trust access architectures using Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) enabling secure usertoapplication connectivity without traditional networkbased trust models.

- Identifies opportunities for platform monitoring observability and alerting.

Tools Automation & Visibility
- Mastery of packet analysis tools: Bluecat Solarwinds APCON Wireshark netflow/sflow platforms.
- Develops automation scripts for configuration validation monitoring and incident response workflows.
- Evaluates and integrates new operational tools and observability platforms.

Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partners with Network Engineering to validate new designs perform pre-deployment testing and influence standards.
- Mentors junior and mid-level NOC engineers providing technical coaching lab guidance and training material.
- Engages directly with vendors for escalated TAC cases hardware escalations and architectural reviews.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 8 years of experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure including at least two years of project or program management experience.
B.E./ in Computer Science Information Technology Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field.
MBA/ in a technical or management discipline is preferred.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or equivalent practical experience is acceptable.
8 years of enterprise network operations or engineering experience supporting large-scale mission-critical environments.
Experience managing technology projects in a corporate or Financial Services environment is preferred.
Strong understanding of network deployment performance monitoring and technical troubleshooting in enterprise infrastructures.
Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Campus Architecture including Network Access Control (NAC) design implementation and operations.
Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking and security platforms including:
Cisco Juniper Brocade Palo Alto Aruba and F5 ecosystems.
Ability to lead cross-functional project teams manage risks and dependencies and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Proven capability to lead major incidents under pressure providing clear communication and strong technical command during high-impact events.
Familiarity with disaster recovery strategies including planning and implementation within network operations.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall with the ability to apply appropriate frameworks based on project scope and complexity

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Required Experience:

Lead Sr. Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer (Campus Networking Cisco ISE/Aruba Wireless)Position SummaryThe Senior-Level NOC Engineer (Tier 3) functions as the highest technical escalation point within the global Network Operations Center. This role provides advanced troubleshooting architect...

- Enforces standards for secure user and device onboarding guest access BYOD IoT connectivity and Captive Portal authentication across campus environments

- Proactively validates and enforces security architectures and best practices

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 8 years of experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure including at least two years of project or program management experience.
B.E./ in Computer Science Information Technology Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field.
MBA/ in a technical or management discipline is preferred.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or equivalent practical experience is acceptable.
8 years of enterprise network operations or engineering experience supporting large-scale mission-critical environments.
Experience managing technology projects in a corporate or Financial Services environment is preferred.
Strong understanding of network deployment performance monitoring and technical troubleshooting in enterprise infrastructures.
Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Campus Architecture including Network Access Control (NAC) design implementation and operations.
Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking and security platforms including:
Cisco Juniper Brocade Palo Alto Aruba and F5 ecosystems.
Ability to lead cross-functional project teams manage risks and dependencies and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Proven capability to lead major incidents under pressure providing clear communication and strong technical command during high-impact events.
Familiarity with disaster recovery strategies including planning and implementation within network operations.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall with the ability to apply appropriate frameworks based on project scope and complexity