Network Engineer II

Opti9 Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Hybrid schedule

Health & Dental Coverage

Wellness Reimbursement

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Casual, supportive culture

Professional Development & Certs

Job summary

Opti9 Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to support cloud and managed infrastructure environments, focusing on firewall and SDN deployments for customer projects. You will collaborate with Cloud Networking teams across multiple vendors, ensuring secure, scalable network architectures and high uptime.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, cross-team communication, and hands-on experience with Fortinet, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, and cloud connectivity services.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on work with Fortinet and Palo Alto next-gen firewall technologies.
• Experience implementing multi-tenancy using VDOMs within FortiOS.
• 2–4 years deploying firewall VMs and basic VMware navigation.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc).

Responsibilities

• Support customer-facing projects for firewall and route/switch design, diagrams, documentation, and implementation.
• Deploy and configure new customer environments utilizing NSX, security configurations, VMware Cloud Director networking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues (routing, switching, NAT, firewall policies).
• Manage and improve Palo Alto, FortiGate, and VMware NSX SDN infrastructure.
• Document firewall diagrams and maintain up-to-date versions.
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting during production outages.
• Monitor security platform alerts and uphold SLAs for uptime.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly in English to teams and customers.

Skills

Fortinet & Palo Alto experience

VMware vSphere/NSX

Networking protocols (BGP/OSPF/VLANs)

English communication

Tools

NSX-T SDN

VMware vSphere

Arista networking

Palo Alto CLI

Job description

Is this you?Are you a Network Engineer with experience supporting cloud and managed infrastructure environments? Do you thrive in a customer-focused role, enjoy solving complex networking and security challenges, and want to contribute to innovative cloud solutions? If so,we'dlike to hear from you!

Who are we?Glad you asked! Opti9 is a trusted cloud solutions provider committed to delivering industry-leading, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We are a premier Veeam partner, as well as an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and Certified Solution Provider. Ourexpertiseincludes managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. Inthe publiccloud space, we specialize in migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting.

What sets us apart?A fun, casual, and collaborative culture that embraces fresh ideas, innovation, and a strong customer-first mindset. At Opti9, we work hard, support each other, and never shy away from a challenge. We believe in balancing results with a positive team spirit—andwe’realways on the lookout for authentic, accountable individuals who are ready to grow with us and make an impact.

What would you do?

Inthis role, you willbe a part of a diverse and talented Cloud Networking teamthat works with a wide range of physical and logical technologies in the Cloudproviderspace. As a member of the team, you will be tasked with weekly and monthlycustomer facingprojects that involve pushing our infrastructure to the next level while staying competitive in the marketplace weresidein.You will be pushing the boundaries on SDN, micro segmentation, logical circuit technologies,data centerdesignsand concepts, etc. You will be working across multiple vendors for networking and security products that support our public and private cloud infrastructure.Primarily, this role will be focused on doing new customer deployments across our supporting technologies.

This candidate will alsorequireexcellent interpersonal skills between internal teamsand ourcustomersrepresentingthe product workload owners.Also in this role, you will be acting as Tier 3support tothe CloudOpsand NOC teams as needed outside of regularcustomer related projects.

What are the details?

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support customerfacing projectsforfirewalland route/switchinvolving design, diagrams, documentation, implementation

• Deploy and configure new customer environments utilizingNSX, security configurations,VMwareCloudDirectornetworkingand relatedinfrastructure technologies

• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues, including routing, switching, NAT configurations,firewallpolicies, and network path optimization

• Manage,maintain, and improvethePalo Alto, FortiGate,andVMwareNSX(V/T)SDN infrastructure supporting customer and infrastructure workloads

• Regularly maps out and documents customer and infrastructurefirewalldiagrams to current andaccurateversions

• Respondtocriticalincidentsand perform effective troubleshootingand remediationduring production outages

• Reactto Networking/Security monitoring platform alerting and ensureadherence to customer and infrastructure SLA uptimes

• Intermediate levelunderstanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols

• Assistwithadministration andmaintenance ofall data center andcolocation core and distro connectivity all the way down to the access level

• Configure and support private and hybrid connectivity solutions across customer sites and cloud environments, including Megaport,PacketFabric, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and similar services

• Pro-actively review andmaintainclient infrastructureresidingin the Opti9 environments

• Collaborate across teamsto share technicalknowledge, improve operationalefficiencyand supportworkloaddistribution

• Serveas an escalation point forjunior Network Engineers, providing guidanceon troubleshooting,implantationand best practices

• Update,maintain, and implementfirewallstandards and security best practices to strengthen the organization's overall security posture

• Partner with customers, Sales Engineering, and internal teams to design scalable, secure network architectures and ensure successful deployment of network security solutions

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, refining operational procedures, and enhancing network reliability and security

What do you know?

RequiredTechnical Knowledge and Experience:

• 2-4yearsof hands-onwork withFortinet and Palo Alto UTM next genfirewalltechnologies.

• Experience implementing multi-tenancy using VDOMs withinFortiOS

• 2-4yearsofexperience deployingfirewallVMs and basic navigation of VMware environments

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including:

• BGP, OSPF, TRUNKS, VLANs, Port-Channel, Staticrouting, MLAG/vPC.

• VRF, Traffic Shaping / QoS

• Palo Alto Command line

• Knowledge of Cisco encryption technologies (IPSec, SSL), and hot standby protocols HSRP and VRRP

PreferredTechnical Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience with VMware vSphere,NSX-V & NSX-TSDN technologies

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Hyper-V

• Experience with Arista Spine & Leaf Data Center deployments

• Scripting or automation capabilities using Python, Ansible, or similar technologies

General Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with both local and remote staff, teammates, and managers

• Ability to occasionally adjust work schedule to meet business needs (standard is40-hourweek, with occasional after hours and weekend requirementsin an on-call fashion)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines

• Able to clearly and correctly express complex technical concepts in English, both verbally and in writing

• Effectiveinbasicdocumentation and diagram creation for customer and infrastructure needs

• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of data security best practices

• Strives to grow within the team and personally as an engineer through education, certs, etc. and must have a “can do” attitude

What do you get from us?

At Opti9, we believe work should be more than just a job—it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and excited to grow. When you join our team,here’swhat you can expect:

• Paid Time Off– Generous PTO and paid holidays so you can recharge, take care of what matters, and bring your best self to work

• Flexible Work Options– Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office workifyou’relocatednear one of our offices

• Health & Dental Coverage– Comprehensive insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy including EAP benefits

• Wellness Reimbursement– An annual benefit to support your physical and mental well-being, covering a wide range of health-related expenses

• Retirement Plan with Company Match– Invest in your future with our matched retirement savings program

• Casual, Supportive Culture– We keep things laid-back but focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and accountability

• Recognition & Rewards– We celebrate wins and recognize contributions with regular programs that highlight your impact

• Professional Development– Access learning opportunities, trainingprogramsand support for certifications to help you grow your career

• Give Back Together– Participate in group volunteer opportunities and community initiatives that align with our values

• A PlaceYou’llWant to Be–We’rebuilding a team of great people doing meaningful work—and we have fun doing it

Opti9 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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