Senior Network Engineer – onsite

Columbus, Ohio client has a direct hire opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer who is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and support of enterprise network and communication infrastructure. This role applies advanced technical knowledge to maintain reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity services across campus, data center, and cloud environments.

• Enterprise level experience with Cloudflare SASE Zero Trust WARP or similar platforms
• Cloud Networking
• Hands on Palo Alto Administration
• Route/Switch, Firewall, Wireless, SASE, VPN

• The Senior Network Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex network issues, provides technical leadership on assigned initiatives, mentors less-experienced staff, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support organizational technology objectives.

• Design, implement, operate, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including local, wide‑area, and cloud‑connected environments
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance, capacity, and availability using enterprise monitoring and analytics tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and interoperability issues across core, access, and edge environments
• Maintain reliable operation of network services through proactive maintenance, lifecycle management, and change control practices
• Participate in a scheduled on‑call rotation to support critical enterprise network services during off‑hours, evenings, or weekends, as required

• Support enterprise network security and secure access services, including firewalls, remote access, and cloud‑delivered security platforms
• Operate and support Zero Trust‑related security software aligned with modern secure access and segmented network access principles, including identity‑aware access and policy‑based controls
• Assist with implementation, operation, and maintenance of secure access solutions supporting users, devices, applications, and network services
• Support integration of network security and access controls with enterprise identity, authentication, and endpoint systems
• Support high‑availability, resiliency, and operational assurance of network security platforms through testing, validation, monitoring, and documented procedures

• Support enterprise wireless networking services to ensure consistent, reliable connectivity across corporate environments
• Assist with deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless, voice, and video collaboration services
• Support collaboration environments, including integration of conferencing systems with enterprise network and communications services

• Lead technical execution of assigned network projects and initiatives from planning through implementation
• Coordinate technical activities with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and service providers to ensure effective delivery
• Serve as technical lead for assigned efforts, providing solution guidance and escalation support without direct people‑management responsibility
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and constraints, escalating issues as appropriate

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational references
• Develop and maintain runbooks, procedures, and technical documentation to support operational consistency
• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve network reliability, performance, and security

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and…