What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking position at Compunet?
Why join CompuNet?
CompuNet values its people more than any other asset-and realizes the contributions made by each employee are a reflection of their education, experience, certifications, expertise and passions. We strive to take care of each other, do the right thing and help our customers succeed. We work to build lasting relationships and are proud that our customers across many industries see us as a trusted advisor. Putting the customer at the center of every engagement, our mission is to design, test, deploy and support the right IT solutions for every customer.
We offer a generous total compensation package for our employees, including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-matching retirement plans, profit-sharing and more.
About the Role
As an Enterprise Networking Solutions Engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, helping them design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable networking solutions that support their business objectives.
This role combines consulting, solution architecture, implementation, and ongoing customer engagement. You will work closely with customers throughout the project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design through deployment and ongoing support.
Successful candidates are naturally curious, enjoy learning new technologies, and are motivated by solving complex technical and business challenges.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
You're a collaborative team player who is invested in helping customers succeed while contributing to a great company culture.
This is a highly dynamic, customer-facing role that requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to effectively context switch between technologies, projects, and customer priorities. Successful engineers are comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing multiple responsibilities, and communicating effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
You possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Modern Networking & Security
Network Operations & Visibility
Wireless Networking
Emerging Technologies
Certifications
Relevant industry certifications are valued. Examples include:
Advanced certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, ACE Professional, CWNP, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
Education
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role that combines customer-facing engagements with remote work. Most customer travel is local within the market you support, though occasional travel outside the local area may be required.
Additional Information
At CompuNet, we strive to do the right thing-and that includes taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
We value curiosity, continuous learning, and practical experience. Candidates who do not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply.
Who we are
CompuNet, Inc. is an engineering-led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services. Our strength lies in our team of outcome-driven and relationship-focused professionals with a long history of designing IT solutions. Our team of highly skilled engineers take the lead in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that address complex business challenges. This team takes ownership for the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and design through deployment, training, and handoff.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
CompuNet values its people more than any other asset-and realizes the contributions made by each employee are a reflection of their education, experience, certifications, expertise and passions. We strive to take care of each other, do the right thing and help our customers succeed. We work to build lasting relationships and are proud that our customers across many industries see us as a trusted advisor. Putting the customer at the center of every engagement, our mission is to design, test, deploy and support the right IT solutions for every customer.
We offer a generous total compensation package for our employees, including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-matching retirement plans, profit-sharing and more.
About the Role
As an Enterprise Networking Solutions Engineer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, helping them design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable networking solutions that support their business objectives.
This role combines consulting, solution architecture, implementation, and ongoing customer engagement. You will work closely with customers throughout the project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design through deployment and ongoing support.
Successful candidates are naturally curious, enjoy learning new technologies, and are motivated by solving complex technical and business challenges.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, aligning business objectives with networking, security, and connectivity solutions
- Lead customer discovery sessions, technical workshops, and solution design discussions
- Design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient networking solutions across campus, wireless, data center, WAN, and cloud-connected environments
- Develop and present solution designs, technical proposals, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Professional Services estimates, and Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Collaborate with account managers, project managers, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
- Implement, migrate, optimize, and support enterprise networking solutions throughout their lifecycle
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and security-related issues in customer environments
- Assess, document, and analyze customer environments while identifying opportunities for modernization, optimization, and risk reduction
- Deliver technical documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials
- Build lasting customer relationships through technical leadership, responsiveness, and exceptional service
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to provide informed recommendations and strategic guidance
- Maintain and advance technical certifications aligned with business and market requirements
What You'll Bring
You're a collaborative team player who is invested in helping customers succeed while contributing to a great company culture.
This is a highly dynamic, customer-facing role that requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to effectively context switch between technologies, projects, and customer priorities. Successful engineers are comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing multiple responsibilities, and communicating effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
You possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- 5 years designing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise networking solutions
- Strong knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network security technologies
- Experience designing and supporting networking solutions utilizing platforms from one or more leading vendors such as Cisco, Arista, Aruba, Juniper, or equivalent technologies
- Solid understanding of enterprise networking architectures, technologies, and protocols, including routing, switching, segmentation, and secure connectivity concepts utilizing technologies such as BGP, OSPF, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLANs, IPSec VPNs, and multicast
- Experience gathering customer requirements and developing technical designs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Strong communication, presentation, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
- Commitment to maintaining and advancing technical certifications
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Modern Networking & Security
- Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions such as Cisco SD-WAN, VMware VeloCloud, Meraki SD-WAN, Cato Networks, or similar platforms
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Service Edge (SSE), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures and solutions such as Cato Networks, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, Netskope, Cisco Secure Access, or similar platforms
- Identity-based network access control, authentication, and policy management solutions, including wired and wireless 802.1X deployments utilizing platforms such as Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, Juniper Mist Access Assurance, Arista AGNI, or similar solutions
- Familiarity with modern data center networking technologies such as VXLAN, EVPN, and network segmentation architectures
Network Operations & Visibility
- Network management and operational platforms such as Cisco Catalyst Center, Arista CloudVision, Juniper Mist, Meraki Dashboard, or similar solutions
- Network monitoring, observability, and performance management platforms such as ThousandEyes, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, or similar solutions
Wireless Networking
- Wireless networking experience with one or more enterprise wireless platforms, including Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Arista, or similar solutions
- Understanding of 802.11 standards and RF fundamentals
- Experience performing predictive and on-site wireless surveys; Ekahau experience is a plus
- Experience supporting mixed-use wireless environments, including office, high-density, voice, and high-bandwidth deployments
Emerging Technologies
- Familiarity with network automation concepts, APIs, scripting, and orchestration platforms
- Understanding of hybrid networking and connectivity to public cloud environments, including AWS and Microsoft Azure
Certifications
Relevant industry certifications are valued. Examples include:
- Cisco CCNA
- Juniper JNCIA
- Arista ACE Associate
- CWNA
Advanced certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, ACE Professional, CWNP, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
Education
- Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role that combines customer-facing engagements with remote work. Most customer travel is local within the market you support, though occasional travel outside the local area may be required.
Additional Information
At CompuNet, we strive to do the right thing-and that includes taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Profit Sharing
- Competitive salary
We value curiosity, continuous learning, and practical experience. Candidates who do not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply.
Who we are
CompuNet, Inc. is an engineering-led IT solution provider that offers consulting, design, and professional services. Our strength lies in our team of outcome-driven and relationship-focused professionals with a long history of designing IT solutions. Our team of highly skilled engineers take the lead in designing, developing, and implementing solutions that address complex business challenges. This team takes ownership for the entire project lifecycle, from discovery and design through deployment, training, and handoff.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.