Job Description: Flexential Professional Services (FPS) is a consulting division providing infrastructure and cybersecurity transformation services. We help mid- to enterprise-sized organizations mature and improve their IT operations and cyber security posture through assessment, architecture, and design/build engagements. Professional Services team members deliver work products as either written deliverables or as-built environments that are well architected, tested, and documented. All FPS positions require excellent communication skills including the writing of reports and presentation delivery to clients. The Professional Service Network team is responsible for the design, build, and support of Flexential customer network infrastructure including core switching, access switching, security, and multisite connectivity. A successful candidate has knowledge in Service Provider and/or enterprise networking and is a committed customer activist. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable network systems across the Hybrid IT landscape using technology from a variety of vendors. Design, deploy, and manage networks within virtualized, converged, and cloud infrastructures including Flexential Colocation & Cloud, AWS, Azure, and GCP. Deploy, configure, and manage firewalls and switches from a variety of vendors including Cisco and Fortigate. Design and implement multi-site connectivity for Flexential customers. Conduct network design and transformation workshops with customers. Manage and lead network projects including creation and execution of change plans and procedures. Provide technical leadership to customers regarding solutions and technical capabilities. Create and execute transformation paths for production systems to new platforms or standards. Gather and analyze customer requirements, evaluate options, and select and implement technologies that best suit the customer’s needs. Work with internal Flexential teams to transform, design, and implement complex environments. Establish and document standards, policies, and procedures for internal operations and customer infrastructure Learn (and share) new skills through independent research, formal training, and industry events. Conduct Flexential workshops with customers. Rotational 24 x 7 on-call support. Perform other job-related duties as required. Required Qualifications 4 years of experience troubleshooting routers, switches, fault-tolerant redundant environments, and performing hardware maintenance. 2 years of experience in network engineering with an emphasis on hybrid IT and multi-cloud network design, interconnection, edge networking, and SD-WAN. 2 years of experience with local and wide area network security Knowledge of IP networking design concepts and routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS Understanding of layer-2 interconnection technologies such as VPLS, VXLAN, L2VPN, xSTP, vPC, etc. Familiarity with optical transport gear Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper operating systems Experience working with major hyperscale and data center providers Including but not limited to ExpressRoute, DirectConnect, etc. Experience working with reporting tools for logging and Netflow analysis Interest in learning new skills and keeping pace with changing technologies. Ability to problem solve and work with others to find the best solution. A commitment to providing our customers with 100% satisfaction. Effective at time management and setting budgets for projects. Delegates work effectively and maintain quality outcomes. Developed initiative, judgment, and time management skills Precision in your work and attention to all details. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Capability to work independently and self-motivate. A commitment to providing our customers with 100% satisfaction. Preferred Qualifications BA/BS education preferred Professional level technical certifications are considered a plus Experience with products such as EveNG and other lab and modeling tools is considered a plus. Experience with network virtualization and overlay networking is considered a plus. Experience with network automation and programming preferred Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $105,000- $115,000, however, the actual pay range depends each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and job location. Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance. Benefits of working at Flexential Medical Life and AD&D Telehealth Short Term and Long Term Disability Dental Leave of Absence Vision Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Wellness Program 401(k) Rewards and Recognition Program Benefits programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion