What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Solutions Architect position at Powernet?
Description
Who we are
Behind every one of our solutions is our greatest asset: our people. At Powernet, we are driven in our individual roles and by our collective goals – both in our work, and in the community. Through our collaborative working mindset and spirit of innovation, Powernet offers a welcoming work environment that aligns professional and personal growth with real business results, a combination that can benefit anyone looking to take the next step in their career.
Who you are
You are a senior-level technical visionary who thrives at the intersection of network design and security architecture. A master of standardizing and supporting complex managed service environments, you look beyond day-to-day troubleshooting to see the "big picture" of a solution's architecture. You possess the rare ability to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business value, confidently providing pre-sales support to ensure every proposed solution is scalable, secure, and strategically aligned. You are not just an engineer; you are a solutions architect and a trusted advisor who takes pride in building the infrastructure that powers our clients' success.
Perks You'll Enjoy
- 5 Weeks PTO
- Remote Work
- Anniversary Gift Plan
- Employee referral program
- Annual wellness credit
- Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance available
- HSA Account
- 401k matching
Responsibilities
- Network Architecture & Engineering Leadership: Design and architect complex LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and hybrid cloud solutions. Serve as the final Tier 3 technical escalation for complex or recurring network issues.
- Solutions Architecture & Pre-Sales Support: Participate in pre-sales discovery and design calls. Translate requirements into high-level architectures and validate technical feasibility and risk before solutions are sold.
- Standardization & Quality: Develop and maintain reference architectures for firewalls, SD-WAN, and segmentation. Ensure solutions align with security best practices and compliance requirements like HIPAA and PCI.
- Implementation Oversight: Provide technical oversight during complex implementations and validate that deployed solutions match approved designs.
- Security & Compliance: Design and review firewall and security architectures, evaluating risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Experience
- 5 years of progressive network engineering experience.
- Experience in MSP or multi-tenant environments is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience designing (not just implementing) complex networks.
Technical Skills & Mandatory Certifications
- Expert-level experience with Fortinet security architecture.
- Must hold an active Fortinet NSE 4 certification.
- Fortinet NSE 7 is highly preferred.
- Advanced routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
- SD-WAN design and deployment.
- Network segmentation, High Availability (HA), and security best practices.
- Strong documentation and diagramming skills.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to guide conversations with clients and sales teams.
- Sound technical judgment, risk awareness, and a mentorship mindset.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000