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Senior Network Engineer – Projects & Delivery | EST Preference (Hybrid with client travel)
Up to $150,000 base up to $20,000 bonus
An established IT services firm is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to lead and deliver high-impact network and security projects across enterprise environments.
You’ll be hands-on with design, implementation, and troubleshooting, while working closely with clients, sales, and internal teams to drive technical success from scoping to go-live.
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading end-to-end network/security implementations across routing, switching, cloud, and firewalls
• Designing scalable solutions aligned to best practices (Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN, AWS/Azure)
• Acting as SME on high-visibility deployments, assessments, and documentation
• Collaborating with PMs, pre-sales, and junior engineers to ensure quality delivery
What we're looking for:
• 8 years’ experience in project-based network engineering
• Deep technical skills in Cisco, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and security (Palo Alto, Cisco, FortiGate)
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP, Aviatrix) & SD-WAN (Viptela, Prisma, etc.)
• Fortinet, Arista, or Aruba experience a plus
• Strong scripting/automation knowledge (Python, EMM, etc.)
• Active certifications: CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, Fortinet welcome
This is a great opportunity for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing role with a strong focus on project work and technical depth.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000