Senior Network and Cloud Engineer

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.