Lead Network Engineer

Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 62,400 - 72,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to ensure the stability, performance, and security of their enterprise network infrastructure. You will design, deploy, and optimize networks while collaborating with IT teams to support business growth. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, with significant experience in enterprise networking, especially with Meraki systems. This position offers a salary range of $30 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

5+ years in enterprise networking with Meraki or similar platforms.
Familiarity with ITIL processes.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy scalable enterprise networks.
Act as Tier III support for complex network issues.
Optimize network performance and resolve vulnerabilities.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

VPNs

DNS

DHCP

Time management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Meraki

Firewall configurations

Monitoring tools

Job description

Synergy Business Consulting, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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Talent Acquisition Manager at Synergy Business Consulting, Inc.

The Senior Network Engineer ensures the stability, performance, and security of enterprise network infrastructure. This includes designing, deploying, configuring, monitoring, and optimizing both on-premises and cloud-integrated systems. The role spans LAN, WAN, WLAN, internet/intranet connectivity, and remote access. This position is key in maintaining high availability and supporting both daily operations and long-term strategic growth.

The engineer collaborates with architects and IT teams, leads infrastructure upgrades, cloud integrations, SD-WAN deployments, and firewall migrations. This role also serves as a Tier III escalation point for critical incidents, drives root cause analysis, and implements sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy scalable, secure enterprise networks using Meraki wireless, switching, and security tools.
Manage and monitor LAN/WAN across multiple sites for optimal performance.
Act as Tier III support for complex network issues and lead root cause investigations.
Implement infrastructure upgrades and migrations with minimal business disruption.
Optimize network performance and resolve bottlenecks or vulnerabilities.
Maintain documentation on network design, configurations, and procedures.
Configure firewalls, access control, and authentication protocols (e.g., RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP).
Evaluate emerging network technologies and recommend solutions.
Participate in change management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery efforts.
Support cross-functional technical needs including remote access and network services.
Stay current on Meraki and industry networking trends.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years in enterprise networking with Meraki or similar platforms.

Preferred Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Meraki CMNA or ECMS1/2
CompTIA Network+ or Security+

Core Competencies

Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP
Proficient in Meraki access points, switches, firewalls
Strong understanding of identity-based networking and access control
Experience with cloud-managed networks and monitoring tools
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and time management skills

Additional Skills & Attributes

Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Asset, Service Management)
Service-oriented and business-aware mindset
Effective communicator and cross-functional team player
Willingness to work with mobile devices and A/V tools
Availability for on-call support and business-critical operations
Comfortable with physical tasks like lifting up to 25 lbs if required
Able to work onsite in a professional office environment

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