Senior Network Engineer (Remote based in Indianapolis, IN or Dallas, TX)

Job Description To help continue our rapid growth and solve our clients’ toughest problems, we need a Senior Network Engineer to join our team. This position is primarily remote, with a preference for candidates based in Indianapolis, IN or Dallas, TX to support clients and periodic in‑person collaboration as needed. Responsibilities Perform strategic planning in conjunction with our clients, including identification and analysis of projects to fulfill strategic and operational needs. Deliver assigned project commitments to our clients, utilizing the entire client team if necessary and as agreed with the team leads. Participate in the daily planning, tracking, scheduling, and execution of project tasks. Design and implement network architectures to ensure reliable operation for business objectives and processes and meet client objectives. Conduct assessments of our clients’ current network states to identify network efficiency, security, or reliability improvements through metrics collection and trend analysis. Design and build out cloud networking solutions (Azure, AWS, Google). Install site network equipment such as firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless solutions. Evaluate emerging technologies and products and develop standard operating procedures for their implementation into the network. Work with members of the security team to ensure solutions implemented conform with industry standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800/53, ISO 2700x, and SOC, HIPPA, or PCI DSS. Prepare documentation of network standards, configurations, procedures, and cabling layouts. Write, design, and deliver operational documentation, such as network and closets diagrams. Ensure that all network designs and deployments are fully documented and supportable by the Service Team. Mentor team members on technical issues. Qualifications At least 8+ years of experience in routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless covering datacenter and cloud. Leadership experience and/or potential. This position may grow into a Lead or Management position. Technical Certifications such as CCNP, NSE4‑6, PCNSE, AZ‑700, etc. are highly desirable. Expertise with network systems, standards (LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD‑WAN) and routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF. In‑depth knowledge of network security including NGFW, IPS, IPsec VPN, and SSLVPN. Cloud Networking Experience (AWS, Azure, Google). Experience planning, designing, and deploying network architectures using templates at scale using Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco technologies. Proven ability in network capacity and performance planning and monitoring. Possess a thorough understanding of 802.11 wireless principles. Strong ability with end‑user device connectivity. In depth knowledge of QoS and traffic shaping. Knowledge of 802.1X and SAML/SSO implementation strategies. Proven ability to analyze and solve tier 3 network incidents. Experience in executing medium to large‑scale projects. Excellent communication and client service skills, both written and oral, including a proven ability to create detailed technical documentation. Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems. Willing to travel locally and nationally as needed (approximately 25%). Must be located in or around Indianapolis, IN or Dallas, TX. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Resultant