Senior Network Systems Engineer - Hybrid

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At CGS Business Solutions, we’re dedicated to helping skilled IT and business professionals take the next meaningful step in their careers. Whether you're exploring project-based consulting roles or seeking a long‑term position, we connect you with opportunities that align with your expertise, your goals, and your growth trajectory.

Backed by deep industry insight and our proven Talent Flow™ Framework, we ensure every role we present is thoughtfully matched to your skills, passions, and career ambitions. If you're ready for a role that challenges you and moves your career forward, we’re currently partnering with leading organizations to fill the following opportunity:

The Senior Network Engineer plays a mission‑critical role in building and securing the network foundation that powers operations across multiple sites. This leader will architect, implement, and evolve a modern, resilient network environment—balancing performance, availability, and security to enable business growth.

This position calls for deep expertise in network design, Zero Trust principles, and cross‑platform security controls. You will shape the strategy, drive architecture decisions, and lead complex initiatives such as SD‑WAN modernization, IT/OT convergence, and cloud‑connected edge environments. Working alongside Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams, you will be a primary decision‑maker and escalation point for high‑impact issues, performance tuning, and network resilience.

If you’re energized by designing future‑ready networks, improving uptime, and strengthening cybersecurity posture—this role offers both influence and ownership.

• Engineer and deploy secure LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and SASE solutions across multiple Ventura Foods locations.
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture and Cisco ISE to enable identity‑driven access and continuous verification.
• Lead modernization initiatives across Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switching, Palo Alto firewalls, and cloud connectivity.

• Maintain and optimize network infrastructure using Solar Winds Orion and Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM).
• Conduct lifecycle refreshes, configuration updates, and performance hardening to align with best practices.
• Continuously tune systems for high availability, reliability, and reduced downtime.

• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex network issues—rapid diagnostics and resolution expected.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to accelerate root‑cause identification and ticket closure.

• Manage security controls, firewall policies, and access governance across critical network assets.
• Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments, policy audits, and compliance checks for regulatory readiness.

• Create detailed SOPs, network diagrams, configuration baselines, and DR/BC documentation.
• Deliver recurring reports on performance, posture, and project progression for leadership visibility.
• Own full‑cycle execution of initiatives like IT/OT integration, SD‑WAN expansion, and cloud edge projects.
• Direct vendors, technology partners, and service providers to ensure cost‑effective and scalable solutions.

• 7+ years of hands‑on engineering experience supporting enterprise‑level network environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• Strategic thinker with the ability to roadmap long‑term network growth and resilience.
• Communicator who can influence stakeholders, translate complexity, and drive clarity across teams.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• BC/DR and failover planning experience; comfortable running recovery simulations.
• Strong ITIL/ITSM…