Senior Network Engineer

Overview

The Senior Network Engineer is a technical expert responsible for architecting, securing, and optimizing the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. Building on the Network Engineer role, this position focuses on advanced routing/switching, security engineering, firewall architecture, performance design, and cross‑site connectivity. The Senior Network Engineer provides strategic direction, leads major network initiatives, and mentors junior team members.

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, wireless, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Develop long‑term network roadmaps aligned with business growth, security needs, and technology modernization.
• Architect highly available, redundant, and scalable network infrastructures for on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Design and maintain advanced firewall architectures (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet, etc.) including segmentation, application‑layer controls, and zero‑trust enforcement.
• Engineer IDS/IPS, VPN, NAC, and network threat detection solutions.
• Conduct deep traffic analysis, threat modeling, and packet‑level diagnostics.
• Monitor and optimize network performance, bandwidth utilization, and multi‑site connectivity.
• Solve high‑impact, complex network issues as the top‑tier escalation point.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and implement durable corrective actions.
• Lead network upgrades, hardware refreshes, SD‑WAN transitions, and architecture redesigns.
• Manage relationships with telecom carriers, optimizing WAN circuits and failover strategies.
• Architect wireless deployments for high‑density environments and secure access.
• Mentor Network Engineers and Systems Administrators developing network skills.
• Create network standards, policies, diagrams, and architecture documentation.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance and align with security frameworks.
• Comply with all established policies (General, Security of Information, Compliance) and Standards of conduct established.
• Other responsibilities or duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Networking, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• Expert experience with enterprise routing/switching, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and wireless technologies.
• Preferred certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, NSE4/5/7, or other vendor expert certifications.
• At least 5 years of real experience beyond basic VLAN changes; certifications such as PCNSA, CCNA or higher.

• Network engineering
• Firewall, Router, Cisco routers
• Palo Alto, Cisco switches
• Advanced routing/switching, security engineering, firewall architecture, performance design, cross‑site connectivity

Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH. Fully remote.

The pay range for this position is $ – $/yr. PTO policy for executives is an unlimited PTO policy. Medical and Prescription Plan – United Healthcare (UHC) Committed to providing high quality and comprehensive benefit plans while managing the cost of these benefits so they are affordable for both the individual. As of January 1, 2025, the Medical and Prescription plans will continue to be insured with United Healthcare.

The Medical Plans will be offered: UHC Choice Plus Gold HSA 1650 DYXJ w/K95S RX National Pharmacy Network w/ Essential PDL UHC Choice Plus Direct w/ Care Cash DYXU w/ K95S Rx National Pharmacy Network w/ Essential PDL A UHC medical benefit summary will be available for you to review the full plan details. Dental PPO Plan – United Healthcare (UHC) As of January 1, 2025, the dental plan will continue to be insured by UHC.

The dental plan uses the PPO 20 Network. To maximize your dental benefits, utilize an in‑network dentist to save you money. Dental Insurance cards are not required to verify your dental coverage. All you need to do is tell your dental office your full legal name, date of birth, and social security number or member  dentist will use that information to verify your eligibility and benefits, or you can show your UHC .

A UHC dental benefit summary will be available for you to review the full plan…