Job Title: Network Engineer (Cisco, Fortinet, Arista)
Location: Must reside in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, or Oregon
Compensation: Starting at $120,000.00 (DOE)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our Consulting Services team. This role is primarily focused on delivering network infrastructure solutions (70%) while also supporting pre-sales activities (30%) to help scope and architect client engagements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista technologies and a strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network environments.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery:
- Architect, design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista platforms.
- Lead network infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and greenfield implementations.
- Perform network assessments, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance.
- Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless solutions.
- Ensure network security, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical enablement.
- Stay current with vendor updates, industry trends, and best practices.
Pre-Sales Engineering
- Collaborate with sales and solution teams to understand client requirements and design tailored network solutions.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops to articulate solution value.
- Assist in developing scopes of work (SOWs), level-of-effort estimates, and technical proposals.
- Conduct discovery sessions and assessments to align solutions with business and technical needs.
- Provide input into strategic account planning and support proof-of-concept (POC) engagements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking with hands-on expertise in Cisco, Fortinet and Arista technologies.
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewall, VPNs, and network segmentation.
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Travel required up to 20%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certification such as CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or Arista ACE.
- Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud networking (Azure, AWS).
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Exposure to NAC solutions and network access control policies
- Prior experience in a client-facing pre-sales architect role.
Featured Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance