Senior Network Engineer
Lightera · Norcross, Georgia, United States ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Network engineering
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
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Lightera, an optical fiber manufacturer, is hiring a Senior Network Engineer in Norcross, GA to run its global LAN/WAN, wireless, and datacenter infrastructure using Juniper switching/Mist wireless and Fortinet firewalls. The role also leads Zero Trust/SASE adoption via Cato Networks and IT/OT network segmentation across manufacturing facilities.
Composing the core of a brighter world
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.
Senior Network Engineer
Norcross, GA
Job Summary
Lightera is seeking a hands-on Senior Network Engineer to support and enhance global network infrastructure across corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, datacenters, and cloud-connected environments, including LAN, WAN, wireless, routing, switching, and secure remote access. This role supports strategic initiatives including network modernization, Zero Trust/SASE adoption, and IT/OT network segmentation.
Key Responsibilities
Administer enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure, including Juniper EX switching and Juniper Mist wireless platforms. Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Layer 2/3 services, VLAN design, and network segmentation. Serve as Tier 2/Tier 3 escalation support. Coordinate with carriers and vendors, and maintain network diagrams and documentation.
Implement and maintain firewall policies (Fortinet FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer), NAT, VPN, and access controls. Administer Cato Networks SASE, ZTNA policies, and identity-aware access controls in support of Zero Trust adoption. Participate in security assessments, remediation, and hardening efforts.
Lead implementation of IT/OT network segmentation projects across manufacturing facilities using Fortinet platforms. Own documentation of network flows and firewall requirements, and design segmentation controls and industrial security architectures. Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams; own validation testing and post-deployment support.
Participate in network upgrade, modernization, and datacenter refresh projects. Maintain network standards, procedures, and runbooks. Support business continuity/disaster recovery requirements and ensure changes follow change management processes.
Key Competencies
TCP/IP, routing/switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VPN, 802.1X/NAC, network performance analysis and packet capture. Juniper EX switching and Juniper Mist wireless preferred; RF fundamentals and AP deployment/management.
Firewall administration (Fortinet FortiGate/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer preferred), SD-WAN, Cato Networks SASE preferred (transferable experience with Zscaler, Netskope, Prisma Access, or Cisco Secure Access considered), ZTNA, SWG, CASB, Zero Trust principles.
Industrial networking, Operational Technology (OT) environments, industrial cybersecurity concepts, network segmentation initiatives in manufacturing settings.
Azure or AWS networking, network monitoring and performance analysis platforms.
Working knowledge of endpoint security tools, vulnerability management, and patch remediation. Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux server administration. Practical understanding of backup/recovery platforms and disaster recovery processes. Working knowledge of Active Directory, SSO/MFA, and identity-driven network access control.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of formal education.
10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including global multi-site environments, enterprise wireless platforms, and firewall/network security technologies
Senior-level networking certification (e.g., JNCIS, CCNP, or equivalent) strongly preferred. General networking, firewall, and wireless certifications (e.g., CCNA, CWNA, or vendor-equivalent). Equivalent experience may be substituted.
General Expectations
Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at Careers | Lightera
Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position
Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
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