Empire State Realty Trust
Network & Infrastructure
Sr.NetworkEngineer
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“Sr. Network Engineer at Empire State Realty Trust. Skills: Network architecture, Network security, Cloud networking. Serve as escalation point for network incidents. Resolve network incidents and outages”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting methodology; Root cause analysis
Lift up to 15 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years network experience, Experience with Palo Alto / Panorama, Experience with Aruba, Experience with cloud connectivity platforms, Experience with BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPN, QoS, DNS, Experience with Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, Experience with Proofpoint email security, Experience with BitSight, Experience with Okta, Experience with Azure networking, Experience with Microsoft 365 connectivity
Nice to Have
Experience with PropTech, Experience with AV systems, Experience with security systems, Experience with building systems, Experience with access control, Experience with sustainability technology
What You'll Do.
Serve as escalation point for network incidents
Resolve network incidents and outages
Communicate network issues to stakeholders
Provide guidance to engineers and NOC
Lead post-incident reviews
Drive root cause identification
Implement network remediations
Evaluate vendor technical decisions
Architect network solutions
Design network segmentation strategy
Develop network infrastructure standards
Evaluate emerging technologies
Contribute to infrastructure roadmap
Design enterprise network infrastructure
Deploy enterprise network infrastructure
Manage enterprise network infrastructure
Administer Palo Alto NGFWs
Manage Palo Alto policies
Manage Palo Alto threat prevention
Manage Palo Alto security profiles
Manage Aruba switching
Manage Aruba wireless
Perform Aruba configuration
Perform Aruba upgrades
Perform Aruba RF planning
Troubleshoot Aruba infrastructure
Own BGP configurations
Own OSPF configurations
Own VLAN configurations
Own VPN configurations
Own QoS configurations
Own DNS configurations
Manage WAN connectivity
Manage ISP connectivity
Troubleshoot carrier connectivity
Support IoT deployments
Support PropTech deployments
Secure building systems
Secure access control
Secure sustainability technology
Lead network security improvements
Manage firewall policy lifecycle
Remediate network vulnerabilities
Administer Zscaler ZIA
Administer Zscaler ZPA
Manage Zscaler URL filtering
Manage Zscaler SSL inspection
Manage Zscaler cloud firewall rules
Manage Zscaler app connectors
Manage Proofpoint email security
Manage Proofpoint anti-spam
Manage Proofpoint anti-phishing
Manage Proofpoint encryption
Manage Proofpoint threat response
Track external security findings
Triage external security findings
Coordinate remediation of findings
Maintain PCI-DSS compliance
Maintain SOX compliance
Enforce network policies
Collaborate with MSSP on monitoring
Collaborate with MSSP on threat analysis
Collaborate with MSSP on incident response
Apply patches to network equipment
Apply hotfixes to network equipment
Apply firmware upgrades
Administer Okta for SSO
Administer Okta for SAML
Administer Okta for OIDC
Administer Okta for MFA
Manage Okta user lifecycle
Manage SCIM provisioning
Manage SCIM deprovisioning
Manage Conditional Access Policies
Integrate identity platforms with User-ID
Integrate identity platforms with Zscaler IdP
Integrate identity platforms with Azure AD
Design Azure cloud networking
Manage Azure cloud networking
Manage hybrid connectivity
Manage VNet architecture
Manage Azure Firewall
Support Microsoft 365 connectivity
Support Exchange Online connectivity
Optimize Microsoft 365 traffic
Support IAM platforms
Support PAM platforms
Manage physical server infrastructure
Install rack equipment
Manage data center operations
Manage building riser infrastructure
Integrate IT and OT devices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Director of Network; Collaborate with MSSP
Communication Scope
Clear communication
Full Job Description
## Description COMPANY SUMMARY Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observation Deck, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fifth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of March 31, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 8.0 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn. The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate coll
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