Senior Network Engineer II

NielsenIQ

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in network engineering, with recognized expertise in a specific area
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; specialized certification is a plus
  • Proficiency in network protocols and administration, including DNS/DHCP and routing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with end users and technical teams
  • Deep understanding of authentication protocols such as 802.1x, RADIUS, and NAC
  • Experience in managing corporate Wi-Fi networks and addressing RF issues
  • Familiarity with vendors like Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, or Fortinet.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure fast, secure and reliable corporate LAN and wireless infrastructure
  • Support local and remote user issues while enhancing end-user network experience
  • Monitor network performance and advocate for end-user needs across teams
  • Assist with the migration to new VPN models and next-generation security solutions
  • Take ownership of corporate Wi-Fi networks, optimizing access point performance
  • Act as a liaison between senior management and technical teams for on-site needs
  • Collaborate with the End User Experience Team and network engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Potential for company-provided vehicle depending on role
  • Discretionary incentives or bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Inclusive benefits package supporting employees and families.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for an experienced network engineer to focus on our corporate end-user networks and end-user experience. You will be the driving force behind our office LAN and wireless infrastructure, ensuring that from the moment an employee opens their laptop, their connection is fast, secure, and rock-solid.

In this role you will work with end users, NOC and network engineering, and the End User Experience Team including local IT, to proactively monitor end-user network experience, supporting local and remote user issues, and advocate for end-user needs. Upcoming project work includes assisting with the migration to new VPN models and solutions, so familiarity with next generation firewalls and access models is a big plus.

This position will be hybrid, with the expectation you will typically work three days a week in our flagship Manhattan office, and act as a liaison for senior management who work there.

Critical skills include:
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills. You will bridge the gap between end users and core network engineering, act as an escalation point for NOC and helpdesk issues, and communicate network maintenance and changes
  • Managing our corporate Wi-Fi networks. Take ownership of the wireless experience, so vital skills include tuning access points, addressing RF issues, and monitoring capacity
  • Mid-to-senior level network administration experience, including core networking, routing protocols, DNS/DHCP
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with authentication protocols: 802.1x, NAC, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, etc. and an understanding of considerations for their use
  • Helping with company-wide firewall refresh project, including migrating end user VPN solutions and strategy. Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA is a big plus.
  • Vendors: Familiarity with Cisco, Meraki and Palo Alto or Fortinet.


Qualifications
• Works proactively, communicates with internal customers and peers, reports problems and suggests improvements.
• Advocates across infrastructure teams, moderately-sized projects inside the team.
• Communicates complex concepts; anticipates potential objections and influences others to adopt a different point of view
• Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in network engineering, experience working with leadership, and general knowledge of related areas
• 10-15 years, recognized expertise in a specific area.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; specialized certification is a plus.

Additional Information

Holistic Rewards: We are committed to an inclusive benefits package that supports our employees and their families. This includes comprehensive health and wellness plans, a 401(k) with a Nielsen company match, and a generous paid time off policy. Depending on the role, additional benefits may include a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility.

Compensation Transparency: The posted base salary range is a reasonable estimate that may be adjusted based on the final work location of the selected employee. Individual pay within the range is determined by factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives

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