--- title: 'Senior Network Engineer at Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-network-engineer-wilson-elser-business-legal-professionals-new-york-ede10tj59401' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Senior Network Engineer at Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals - **Company:** Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals - **Location:** New York, NY - **Compensation:** $135k–$150k - **Posted:** 2026-03-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wilsonelser/jobs/5142242008 ## Job description At [Wilson Elser](https://www.wilsonelser.com/), we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. The Position We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer to own and evolve our enterprise network across multi-site and cloud environments. You'll be a key technical voice shaping infrastructure strategy, driving security posture through zero-trust principles, and ensuring high availability for business-critical systems — all while working remotely on a collaborative, senior-level team. ## Key Responsibilities Design & Architecture - Architect scalable, resilient network solutions including routing/switching, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPN, QoS, and zero-trust segmentation. - Define requirements, evaluate technologies, and lead infrastructure changes from design through implementation. - Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for all network components. Operations & Maintenance - Perform proactive maintenance — patching, upgrades, tuning, and health monitoring across the networking estate. - Manage vulnerability findings and vendor security advisories for network equipment and systems. - Maintain accurate network documentation, configuration baselines, and topology diagrams. - Own and resolve network-related incidents and service requests, driving issues to resolution. Collaboration & Strategy - Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to support firm-wide initiatives. - Evaluate emerging technologies and translate their impact into actionable recommendations. - Serve as a technical mentor and backup resource across the Network Engineering team. - Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. ## Qualifications - 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience across multi-site enterprise environments - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience. - Palo Alto Firewalls - Production deployment, policy management, and troubleshooting of Palo Alto NGFW (Panorama experience a strong plus). - Cisco ACI - Hands-on experience with Nexus 9300/9000 series in ACI mode — fabric design, EPG/contract configuration, and troubleshooting. - Proven ability to architect, implement, and troubleshoot complex, multi-vendor network infrastructure. - Strong documentation habits — you leave networks better documented than you found them. - Ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into clear, implementable technical designs. - Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to both engineers and executives. - Strong project management instincts with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams independently. - A collaborative, team-first mentality balanced with the ability to drive work autonomously. - Routing & Switching - Deep expertise in enterprise routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and switching (VLANs, port channels, spanning tree, QoS) across multi-site environments. - Cisco certification at the professional or expert level (CCNP, CCDP, or CCIE) strongly preferred. - Experience in professional services, financial services, or legal industry environments. - Familiarity with network automation tooling (Ansible, Python/Netmiko, Terraform for network infra). - Experience with public cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid connectivity patterns. - Exposure to Panorama for centralized Palo Alto management at scale. - Core Networking - SD-WAN (Silver Peak / HPE Aruba EdgeConnect) — deployment, policy, and optimization - DMVPN, IPSec VPN, and secure remote access architectures - Load balancing (Citrix NetScaler / ADC) — configuration, SSL offload, and health monitoring - Wireless networking via Cisco Meraki — deployment, RF planning, and troubleshooting - Network tapping and packet capture solutions for visibility and forensics - Security & Zero Trust - Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) — implementation, policy configuration, and troubleshooting - ACL development and firewall policy lifecycle management - Zero-trust network segmentation principles and implementation - WAF configuration and proxy infrastructure - Collaboration & Voice - Cisco Call Manager (CUCM) and Unity Connection — administration and troubleshooting - Network monitoring and management platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent) Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Salary Range: $135,000—$150,000 USD Why Should You Apply? - Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan - Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement - Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users.  You may review our Accessibility Policy [here](https://www.wilsonelser.com/web-accessibility-policy). California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees [here](https://www.wilsonelser.com/candidate-privacy-policy). #ZR ## About Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Wilson Elser is a national law firm providing litigation, transactional, and regulatory services to corporations, insurers, and government entities across the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (law firm partnership) - **Headquarters**: White Plains, New York, USA - **Founded**: 1978 - **Founders**: Thomas W. Wilson and James Elser (firm name) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Legal services – insurance defense, transportation (shipping/maritime, NTSB), cannabis law, healthcare, commercial litigation, and general liability. - **Target customers**: B2B – insurance companies, transportation carriers, pharmaceutical firms, healthcare providers, and corporate clients. - **Mission or purpose statement**: Not publicly stated; the firm emphasizes client service, professional development, and a collaborative culture. ## Products & Services - **Insurance Practice**: Representation of insurers in coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, and regulatory matters. - **Transportation Practice**: Defense of shipping, maritime, and aviation clients; NTSB specialists. - **Cannabis Law**: Regulatory compliance, licensing, and litigation for cannabis businesses. - **Healthcare & Medical Malpractice**: Defense of healthcare providers and institutions. - **Litigation & Dispute Resolution**: General commercial litigation, class actions, and insurance dispute resolution. - **Other Practice Areas**: Real estate, employment, intellectual property, and corporate transactions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private partnership) - **Key Metric**: Total professional staff of over 400 members; 20+ offices across the United States. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (client-driven firm); recognized by Chambers USA Guide 2026 with rankings in nine departments nationwide. - **Growth Signals**: Recognition in Chambers USA 2026 across nine practice areas; expansion of Cannabis Law practice; continuous hiring across multiple offices for paralegals, legal secretaries, data analysts, and finance roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **National footprint** with more than 20 offices covering major legal markets. - **Deep industry specialization** in insurance, transportation, and cannabis law – areas with high regulatory complexity. - **Chambers-ranked attorneys** in multiple categories, reflecting consistent client recognition. - **Strong support staff infrastructure** – over 400 business professionals across HR, IT, marketing, finance, and legal support. ## Strategic Focus - **Practice area expansion** – growing Cannabis Law and Transportation (maritime, NTSB) practices. - **Talent development** – professional development programs, internal mobility, and scholarship initiatives (Thomas Wilson Sr. Scholarship). - **Operational efficiency** – hiring data analysts, e-billing administrators, and finance managers to streamline firm operations. ## Why Work Here - **Comprehensive benefits** – medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, commuter benefits, emergency backup child/elder care, flexible spending accounts, and student loan refinancing. - **Professional growth** – career advancement through promotions and internal mobility; diverse roles from paralegal to finance to technology. - **Work environment** – national presence with offices in major cities; hybrid/office roles available (specific policy varies by office and role). - **Culture** – described as collaborative and committed to staff development; many staff remain for decades. ## Sources 1. [Wilson Elser – Careers: Business & Legal Professionals](https://www.wilsonelser.com/careers-business-legal-professionals) 2. [Wilson Elser – Current Opportunities (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wilsonelser) 3. [Wilson Elser – Benefits](https://www.wilsonelser.com/careers-business-legal-professionals/benefits) 4. 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