Senior Network Engineer

SMS Datacenter is a growing IT MSP for Managed Services, Colocation, Networking, Private Managed Cloud, and Help Desk. We are a team of engineers and technicians who tackle new projects, challenges, and issues every day, designing and supporting users’ systems and networks so they can focus on their businesses. If you enjoy busy days of working with fellow IT professionals to solve problems and create long-term solutions, then apply to join the team!

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our network engineering and design team. You will get to work with engineers, technicians, and other IT professionals on a variety of environments, projects, and problems. The ideal candidate will possess broad and deep knowledge across domains and vendors including firewall security (Palo Alto/Fortinet), switching and routing (Cisco), routing protocols (particularly BGP), Wi‑Fi, monitoring, and network troubleshooting and design.

This position is only open to US citizens or Green Card holders. This position will have a hybrid work arrangement, candidates must live within 50 miles of Irvine, California, and be able and willing to commute to the office and nearby customer sites as scheduled and as needed.

• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
• Configure and troubleshoot firewalls (Palo Alto and Fortinet), routers, switches, and Wi‑Fi
• Troubleshoot networks on internal and customer environments independently and with other engineers
• Mentor team members on technical issues, train current and future engineers
• Support monitoring with SNMP and other products
• Do local on‑site visits to nearby sites for networking projects and issues
• Create and maintain complete technical documentation, drawings, and SOPs
• Communicate with users and colleagues professionally
• Fully track time and work done on internal and customer tickets and projects
• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity, and scalability
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule
• Perform other job‑related duties as necessary

• Palo Alto and Fortinet firewall configuration and network design
• Wi‑Fi implementation and support
• Configuration and troubleshooting of network devices including Cisco switches and routers
• BGP in an MSPs, data centers, or other multi‑tenant environments
• TCP/IP, Layer 2 (VLAN), and Layer 3
• Wireless (802.11x)

• 3+ years of experience designing network architecture for small businesses and enterprises
• 7+ years of network engineering experience, preferably in an MSP or in other multi‑tenant environments
• Networking certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, PCNSC, FCX, FCSS, or equivalent knowledge

Selected candidates' job grade and starting salary will be determined by the evaluation of factors including relevant skills, knowledge, and geographic location.

Employees who complete the first 90 days of employment will be eligible for Paid Time Off of up to 10 vacation/personal days, 5 sick days, birthdays off, and 8 company holidays each year.