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This is hands-on engineering with strategic upside. Client-facing. High accountability.

Description

Senior Cloud & Network Engineer

Full-Time

• Onsite
• 23 Harker Ave, Berlin, NJ 08009

About Cortrucent Security

At Cortrucent Security, we do more than safeguard businesses — we empower them to thrive through IT innovation, cybersecurity, and business transformation.

Our mission: to protect what matters most while helping organizations unlock new opportunities for growth.

We believe security isn’t just defense — it’s resilience, adaptability, and confidence in a digital-first world. The standard starts with us.

Our Values | TRUST

• Tested Experience – Proven, trusted, and dependable.
• Real Accountability – Ownership, integrity, and responsibility.
• Urgency to Improve – Momentum, progress, and relentless drive.
• Straight Talk – Honest, direct, and clear.
• Trusted Results – Proven, measurable, and impactful

About The Role

Cortrucent LLC is seeking a Senior Infrastructure to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of client and internal IT environments. This role combines deep technical expertise across cloud, on-premise infrastructure, and cybersecurity with pre-sales engineering and solution design.

You will be responsible for delivering secure, scalable infrastructure solutions while also partnering with leadership and sales to scope and architect client engagements. This is a hands-on role requiring both engineering execution and strategic input.

What You’ll Do

Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering

• Design, deploy, and manage hybrid environments across cloud (Azure/M365/AWS) and on-premise infrastructure
• Administer and support core platforms, including:
• Servers (Windows / Linux)
• Networking (firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, Switching, VLANs & routing)
• Hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, HCI stacks)
• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, AHV)
• Business-critical applications
• Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery readiness
• Support software development and data teams
• Lead infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Support identity, access, and Zero Trust frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver end-to-end IT solutions.

Security Engineering & Operations

• Implement, configure, and manage security solutions across client environments, including:
• Firewalls (Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto, SonicWall, etc.)
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and identity security
• Certificate lifecycle management (PKI, SSL/TLS)
• Microsoft 365 and Azure security (MFA, Conditional Access, etc.)
• Conduct and remediate:
• Vulnerability assessments and scanning
• Penetration test findings
• Security audits and compliance gaps
• Monitor and respond to security events, ensuring timely remediation and risk reduction
• Enforce security best practices and “secure-by-design” architecture

Pre-Sales Engineering & Solution Design

• Partner with leadership and sales to:
• Scope technical requirements for prospective clients
• Design secure, scalable IT and security solutions
• Assist in developing statements of work (SOWs) and project estimates
• Participate in client-facing meetings as the technical subject matter expert
• Translate business needs into actionable technical architectures

Implementation & Delivery

• Lead deployment of infrastructure and security solutions (hardware and software)
• Perform system installations, configurations, and cutovers
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with best practices
• Create and maintain technical documentation and runbooks
• Provide after-hours and on-call emergency support as required, including evenings, weekends, and during critical maintenance windows or incident response situations

Leadership & Collaboration

• Coach, mentor, and support junior engineers and technical staff
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues
• Collaborate closely with leadership on technology strategy and service offerings
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, tooling, and service delivery

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, and networking.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, M365, Active Directory)
• Networking experience fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, routing)
• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, AHV)
• Endpoint and identity security controls
• Active Microsoft Cloud Certifications, such as:
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102 or equivalent)
• Active CCNA or Network+
• Proven experience deploying and managing security technologies
• Ability to scope, design, and deliver client solutions end-to-end
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship — current or future
  

Bonus Points For

• Certifications like AZ-500, CCNP, Security+, ISC2 CC, CISSP or CCSP.
• Consulting or Managed Service Provider (MSSP, MSP) background.
• Familiarity with compliance & security frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, ISO, HITRUST, etc.)

Who You Are

• A hybrid thinker — part architect, part engineer.
• Passionate about secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• A proactive problem-solver with a “get it done” mindset.
• Accountable, adaptable, and eager to keep learning.

How We Work | FORGE

Internally, we operate on five principles — Forge the Craft, Own the Outcome, Run with Urgency, Give It Straight, and Earn the Result. If those resonate, you’ll fit here.

Schedule and Availability

• Willingness to work occasionally on weekends and holidays based on workload.
• Availability for after-hours on-call emergency support.
• Meets deadlines and milestones set by leadership, with proactive communication when risks or blockers arise.
• Extreme attention to detail and a commitment to doing the work the right way the first time — no quick patches, no temporary fixes left in place, and no shortcuts that create future technical debt.
• Reliable transportation.

Abilities & Qualities

• Client-Focused & Adaptable — Maintains client context, empathy, and urgency in every engagement; adapts quickly to changing priorities and client needs; goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Clear & Collaborative Communicator — Communicates clearly and confidently with clients and teammates; builds positive relationships and works well within a team.
• Strategic Thinker, Hands-On Doer — Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Problem Solver & Continuous Improver — Proactively identifies issues, proposes solutions, and pushes for continuous improvement; strives for excellence in every engagement.
• Accountable End-to-End — Takes ownership of tasks and solutions from start to finish — including thorough testing, validation, and documentation — and drives results with minimal supervision.
• Disciplined in Delivery & Detail — Consistently meets deadlines and milestones with proactive communication when risks or blockers arise; commits to doing the work the right way the first time — no quick patches, no temporary fixes left in place, and no shortcuts that create future technical debt.
• Leadership Mindset — Mentors and supports teammates; focused on team development and raising the bar for the group.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of secure, scalable infrastructure solutions
• Reduced client risk through effective security implementation and remediation
• High client satisfaction and trust in technical leadership
• Growth and development of junior engineering team members

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Direct impact on client success and company growth
• Exposure to diverse technologies and environments
• Opportunity to shape solutions, standards, and strategy
• Collaborative leadership and engineering culture
• Continuous learning and certification support.
• Work with cutting-edge cloud and security technologies.

Compensation And Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Training and Certifications.

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