Enterprise Network Engineer

cb20, Inc; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

cb20, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to join our fast-growing IT services organization, reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering.

This role targets senior professionals with 15+ years of networking experience, including 10+ years in enterprise-scale architecture and implementation. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and a consultative approach, including pre-sales engineering and executive-level

Qualifications

• 15+ years in progressive networking roles with 10+ years in large-scale architectures.
• Strong consulting and executive communication for enterprise environments.
• Experience with pre-sales engineering and solution design.
• Deep knowledge of routing, switching, WAN, and security.
• Familiarity with Fortinet and/or Arista technologies; security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of multi-site network infrastructures (data center, WAN, cloud).
• Serve as strategic advisor to enterprise clients, aligning networks with business goals.
• Support pre-sales efforts, build architectures, and contribute to proposals.
• Define best practices, mentor engineers, and drive knowledge sharing.
• Architect secure networks with zero-trust, segmentation, and compliance.

Skills

Networking architecture

Pre-sales engineering

Executive communication

Network design & implementation

Network automation

Vendor engagement

Tools

Fortinet

Arista

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Job description

Candidate must reside between Saratoga, NY and Boston, MA. We will consider candidates nationally if they are willing to relocate.

cb20 is an award-winning provider of managed IT and audio-visual services, proudly serving organizations across New York, Massachusetts, and the greater New England region. With over 30 years of experience, a team of world-class engineers, and trusted partnerships with the world’s leading hardware and software providers, we deliver confidence, security, and above all "An Experience Above".

cb20 won the Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Albany Times Union Top Places to Work five years in a row. In 2025, cb20 achieved the #1 spot in the over 100 category at the ABR Best Places to Work event. People are cb20's greatest asset.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Network Engineer to join our fast-growing IT services organization, reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional with 15+ years of progressive networking experience, including 10+ years of enterprise-scale network architecture and implementation.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with exceptional communication skills and a strong consultative approach. In addition to leading complex design and deployment efforts, this individual will be actively involved in pre-sales engineering, customer-facing solution design, and executive-level consulting engagements.

This role requires fluency in advanced networking principles, enterprise security, and modern network architecture practices. Experience with Fortinet and/or Arista technologies is strongly preferred. Position will require 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Network Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-site network infrastructures, including data center, WAN, cloud, wireless, and security components.
• Consulting & Advisory Services: Serve as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, aligning network design with business goals and risk posture.
• Pre-Sales Solutioning: Support the sales team in scoping opportunities, conducting technical discovery, building solution architectures, and contributing to proposal development and client presentations.
• Technology Leadership: Define best practices, reference architectures, and solution standards for networking projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
• Security Integration: Architect and implement secure network environments, incorporating zero-trust principles, segmentation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, SOX).
• Automation & Monitoring: Leverage tools such as Ansible, Python, and modern monitoring platforms to streamline operations, improve visibility, and enable proactive network management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), solution architects, and customer stakeholders to ensure timely, successful project delivery.
• Industry Engagement: Stay informed on emerging networking trends and technologies. Represent the organization in vendor engagements, webinars, and industry forums as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, designing and implementing enterprise-class network solutions
• Proven track record of high-level consulting and executive communication, particularly in enterprise or Fortune 1000 environments
• Demonstrated success in pre-sales engineering, solution development, and technical leadership roles
• Deep expertise in routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), WAN optimization, SD-WAN, network segmentation, NAC, and wireless technologies
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet (NGFW, SD-WAN, NAC) and/or Arista (EVPN-VXLAN, CloudVision, spine-leaf architectures)
• Preferred certifications: Fortinet FCP / NSE 8, Arista ACE Level 3, CCIE, JNCIE, CISSP, or other advanced credentials
• Strong familiarity with network automation and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Python, Terraform preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to comply with export control requirements

What We Value

• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to client success
• Strategic thinking combined with practical engineering execution
• A passion for mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Clear, concise communication—both technical and non-technical
• A desire to stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and best practices

Join our team and help shape the networks that power the enterprises of tomorrow.