Senior Network Engineer

About the Role\nAre you a seasoned network engineer who thrives at the intersection of cloud, security, and enterprise infrastructure? Cherry Bekaert is looking for a Senior IT Network Engineer to own and drive our enterprise networking stack from Cisco Meraki branch deployments to Zscaler Zero Trust edge security and Azure cloud connectivity.\n\nYou will be the go-to expert within our Global Support Services (GSS) team, leading high-impact initiatives including M&A integrations, office buildouts, and cloud network architecture — ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available connectivity across our entire enterprise footprint.\n\nWhat You'll Do\nCloud & Azure Network Architecture\nDesign and manage Azure networking environments — VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints\nOwn Azure Firewall policy design, rule management, and segmentation strategy\nArchitect secure hybrid connectivity across corporate, cloud, and acquired environments\nImplement hub-and-spoke and Azure landing zone architectures\n\nCisco Meraki Ownership (Core Focus)\nOwn the full Meraki stack — MX (SD-WAN/Security), MS (Switching), MR (Wireless) — across all offices\nDrive network segmentation, VLAN design, WAN failover policies, and wireless optimization\nLead Meraki deployments for new offices, acquisitions, and expansions\nStandardize network configs across all locations using Meraki Dashboard\n\nZscaler & Secure Edge (ZIA / ZPA)\nLead implementation and ongoing optimization of Zscaler Internet Access and Private Access\nConfigure traffic forwarding, inspection policies, and identity-aware access controls\nIntegrate Zscaler with Azure AD, endpoint posture controls, and egress strategy\nDrive zero trust application segmentation across the organization\n\nM&A Network Integration\nLead rapid network integration at acquired sites — deploy Meraki, establish secure connectivity\nExecute complex network cutovers: ISP transitions, SD-WAN migrations, firewall rule alignment\nIdentify and mitigate risks across legacy environments and target-state architecture\n\nIncident Response & Tier 3 Support\nServe as the escalation point for GSS teams and MSP partners on high-impact network issues\nOwn resolution of outages spanning Meraki, Azure, and Zscaler environments\n\nWhat You Bring\n8–10 years of enterprise network engineering experience\nDeep hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR) — this is a must\nStrong command of Azure Networking: VNets, routing, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints\nProven experience with Zscaler ZIA and ZPA — design, deployment, and troubleshooting\nSolid understanding of SD-WAN, branch networking, and WAN failover strategies\nExperience with M&A network integration and office infrastructure buildouts\nWorking knowledge of zero trust principles and hybrid cloud security\nExcellent cross-functional communication and vendor management skills\n\nNice to Have\nRelevant certifications: CCNP, Meraki ECMS, AZ-700, Zscaler ZCCA/ZCCP\nExperience working with MSP-managed environments\nFamiliarity with ITIL-based change management processes