Network Engineer

ABM industries; Georgia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Network Engineer to implement, support, and maintain our data center and related networks. You will work with Data Center, cloud connectivity, SD-WAN, and security platforms to ensure performance, reliability, and security of ABM's IT systems.

You will collaborate with Network Services, Solution Architects, and Information Security teams to align with ABM standards and architectural designs, and participate in an on-call rotation to support production networks.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in Network Engineering in data center/enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with Cisco Nexus/ASR/ISR, SD-WAN, and Cloud OnRamp concepts.
• Experience with cloud connectivity to Azure and AWS, and network security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain ABM data center network infrastructure.
• Configure and operate Layer 2/3 networks, data center to cloud and remote sites connectivity.
• Assist in SD-WAN deployments, cloud onramps, and security platform integration.
• Implement network automation for provisioning, config management, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident escalation as needed.

Skills

Data Center networking

SD-WAN

Cloud OnRamp

Network security

Automation tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Cisco Nexus/ASR/ISR

Job description

The Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of ABM's network infrastructure, with a primary focus on Data Center networking and secondary responsibility for remote office, cloud, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity (Cloud OnRamp), network automation, and secure access platforms.

This role contributes to delivering reliable, scalable, and secure network platforms, ensuring the performance and availability of ABM's IT systems. The Network Engineer works closely with the Network Services team, Solution Architects, Enterprise Architects, Infrastructure Project Managers, and Information Security teams to implement network solutions aligned with ABM standards and architectural designs.

Network Engineering, Security, Automation & Operations

• Support ABM Data Center network infrastructure as part of the engineering team.
• Implement, configure, maintain, and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 production networks, including connectivity between data centers, cloud environments, and remote sites.
• Support Cloud OnRamp connectivity for Azure and AWS.
• Support, operate, and integrate network security and edge platforms, including:
  • Cisco ASA
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Zscaler
  • Fortinet full-stack technologies, including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient, and FortiSASE
• Assist in the deployment and support of SD-WAN solutions.
• Execute network automation tasks to support provisioning, configuration management, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor network and security performance, troubleshoot issues, and escalation complex problems as needed.
• Manage network and security device configurations, firmware, and software upgrades using established processes.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation supporting the production network.

Design, Standards & Architecture

• Follow established network, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Fortinet platform, automation standards and best practices.
• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve standardization and reduce technical debt.

Design, Standards & Architecture

• Follow established network, security, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, Fortinet platform, automation standards and best practices.
• Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve standardization and reduce technical debt.

Project Delivery & Lifecycle Management

• Support delivery of network and security components for initiatives, including data center builds, site builds, refreshes, SD-WAN deployments, Cloud OnRamp implementations, and modernization projects.
• Assist in data center builds and migration efforts, including exposure to technologies such as VXLAN and Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV).
• Operate within a Plan / Build / Operate model (primarily focused on building and operating activities).
• Participate in lifecycle management activities to ensure stable and supportable network and security services.

Collaboration & Support

• Provide operational support through ServiceNow incidents, requests, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with Information Security, systems, applications, cloud, and IT support teams.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in networking, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, automation, and network security.
• Support evaluation and implementation of improvements to network and operational practices.
• Participate in team knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, with experience in Data Center or enterprise networking environments.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco technologies (Nexus, ASR/ISR)
  • SD-WAN solutions and Cloud OnRamp concepts
  • Cloud connectivity for Azure and AWS
  • Network security platforms, including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Fortinet technologies
  • Load balancers, WAN, and wireless technologies (basic experience)
• Experience supporting network automation using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or similar frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of networking and routing protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and related technologies (VPN, LAN, WAN, WLAN).
• Experience supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across network, cloud connectivity, and security environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Systems Analysis, or a related field, or equivalent work experien