Based in Agawam, MA, Aspen Square Management is one of the largest privately held real estate investment and property management firms in the US. Founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Harold Grinspoon, Aspen offers the financial stability of an organization with a sixty-year track record of success, the energy of a start-up, the close-knit feel of a family company, and significant opportunities for growth. Known for its fast-paced, entrepreneurial, people-centric culture, Aspen invests heavily in value-add real estate investment opportunities. Our current portfolio consists of 14,000 apartments located in 13 states throughout the country valued at over $2 billion.
We are looking for a Senior Network and Cloud Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our network and cloud infrastructure. This includes designing, implementing, and supporting various network and cloud solutions to ensure that our systems are secure, reliable, and scalable. The ideal candidate will have experience with Meraki, Microsoft Azure, VPN, and other cloud-based technologies.
Responsibilities
Design and implement network & cloud infrastructure solutions
Manage and maintain existing network & cloud infracture
Configure, test, and install switches, firewalls, routers and gateways at remote properties and Home Office, setup phone and video and audio-conferencing environments, printers, and end user workstations for newly purchased and existing sites.
Manage VPNs, including end-user client VPN connectivity, site-to-site VPN connectivity and SD-WAN connections
Proactive monitoring of network endpoints
Managing and resolving escalations for network related issues from the helpdesk, either by providing technical guidance or troubleshooting assistance or by taking ownership of issue resolution
Perform audits and documentation of network infrastructure
Improve network resiliency and security in areas found to be needed via audit; internal or 3rd party
Troubleshoot network and cloud-related issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions
Ensure network and cloud security by implementing best practices and identifying potential risks
Develop and maintain documentation of network and cloud infrastructure
Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers
Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support when needed
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
5+ years of experience in network and cloud engineering
Strong experience with Meraki, Microsoft Azure, VPN, and other cloud-based technologies
Solid understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, and DNS
Experience with firewall configuration and management
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, AWS, or Azure are a plus
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for network and cloud engineering, we encourage you to apply.