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Conde Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital, and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. We are headquartered in London and New York,

and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing our enterprise-wide wired and wireless network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in advanced Routing and Switching, a comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Wireless Technologies, and a strong background in Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Additionally, this role requires a candidate who is willing to be hands-on with physical infrastructure, including data center device installations and cabling.

This position demands a blend of high-level architectural thinking, rigorous security practices, wireless site optimization, and practical physical deployment skills.

What will you be doing?

• Design and maintain enterprise routing and switching across offices and data centers.

• Troubleshoot protocols like BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, plus switching technologies (STP, VXLAN, VPC).

• Deploy high-density Wi-Fi using WLCs, cloud dashboards, and access points.

• Perform RF surveys and heat mapping to fix coverage and roaming issues.

• Secure wireless via WPA3, 802.1X, and RADIUS/TACACS+ (e.g., Cisco ISE) integration.

• Manage firewall policies, threat prevention, URL filtering, and S2S VPNs.

• Ensure a strict security posture for the wired and wireless network edge.

• Cloud based certifications are a plus e.g. (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Network Administrator Cloud

• Knowledge in Terraform and Python

• Experience with AppGate platform for SSL VPN connection

• Engage in the enterprise-wide Change Management protocols and workflows.

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule

• Deliver on-site engineering support and physical infrastructure setup for live-streaming of high-visibility tentpole events (e.g. The Met Gala).

Who you are:

• Expertise in AWS cloud networking technologies, including Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, and VPNs.

• Relevant industry certifications are highly preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect or CCNA).

• Technical proficiency in automation and scripting using Terraform and Python.

• In-depth knowledge of advanced routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.

• Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Networking and the AppGate SDP platform.

• Competency in wireless deployments using Meraki, Cisco, and Aruba solutions.

• Familiarity with multi-vendor interoperability and IEEE 802 standards.

• Exceptional communication skills and collaborative mindset.

• Skilled in Google Workspace and the creation of detailed network diagrams.

• Disciplined approach to infrastructure schemas and standard naming conventions.

• Commitment to continuous learning within switching and routing architectures.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Relevant industry certifications strongly preferred, such as:

  • CCNP Enterprise (Routing & Switching / Wireless)

  • Palo Alto Networks PCNSA/PCNSE

  • Cisco Certified Wireless Professional (CWNP/CWNA/CWNP)

  • Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect

• 5-8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with demonstrated ownership of large-scale, multi-site environments.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting advanced routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VXLAN, VPC) in a production environment.

• 2+ years of experience deploying and optimizing cloud-managed wireless networks (e.g., Meraki) architectures and RF site surveys.

• Proven experience securing wireless networks using WPA3, 802.1X, and RADIUS/TACACS+, with hands-on exposure to Cisco ISE or similar NAC platforms.

• Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including policy management, threat prevention, URL filtering, and Site-to-Site VPN configuration.

• Experience with SSL VPN platforms such as AppGate or similar Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and scripting/automation (Python) for network provisioning and management is a plus.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $127,000-$150,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.