Network Engineer

Job Title : Network Engineer

Overview : We are looking for a Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco networking technologies and Palo Alto firewalls to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining our enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security across all systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, deploy, and support Cisco-based routing, switching, and wireless solutions across LAN / WAN environments.
• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls including policy updates, VPNs, and threat prevention features.
• Ensure efficient network security using firewall rules, segmentation, ACLs, and traffic inspection tools.
• Support and maintain IP addressing schemes, DNS, DHCP, and network protocols such as OSPF, and BGP.
• Work with Microsoft Azure to deploy and run network resources.
• Setup virtual networks (VNets), subnets, security groups, and VPN connections in Azure.
• Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions that bridge on-premises and Azure environments.
• Monitor network performance using tools such as SolarWinds and proactively resolve latency or downtime issues.
• Assist in designing and maintaining site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, especially in Palo Alto Global Protect environments.
• Assist in configuring and maintaining network hardware, including routers, switches and load balancers.
• Deploy and manage wireless access points (WAPs) ensuring stable connectivity.
• Solve wireless network issues, including authentication.
• Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to resolve issues and implement network upgrades.
• Participate in security audits, vulnerability assessments, and network hardening initiatives.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and implementation of resilient network solutions.

Qualifications :

Soft Skills :

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package :

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.  Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation / benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.