Network Engineer – Multi-Vendor Routing, Firewall & VoIP

Ambit Llc; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambit Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our Birmingham, AL team. The role requires hands-on experience across routing and switching, firewall management, and network security, in a multi-vendor environment.

You will manage full lifecycle design, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the network. The position is on-site in Birmingham, AL and calls for strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills to support client data and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network routing and switching across a multi-vendor environment.
• Strong experience with firewall management and network security.
• Solid understanding of network architecture design and best practices.
• Solid understanding of VoIP infrastructure.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain routing and switching solutions across multi-vendor environments.
• Configure, manage, and maintain firewalls and network security policies to protect infrastructure and client data
• Support voice and SIP/VoIP infrastructure, including session border controllers (SBCs), as part of the broader network
• Monitor network performance and capacity, and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for network-related issues
• Produce and maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve technical challenges
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewall & Security

Network Design

VoIP / SIP

Independent & Teamwork

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Linux CLI

Asterisk

SBCs

SD-WAN

Job description

With over 15 years in the telecommunications industry, Ambit Solutions has built a reputation for honesty and integrity. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, driven by our core values:

• Faith and Family First
• Honesty and Integrity
• Know What We Do
• Know and Serve Others

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess broad, hands-on experience across routing and switching, firewall, and network security applications. This role is a strong fit for someone with a solid understanding of network architecture design who is comfortable working across a multi-vendor environment and supporting the full lifecycle of a network, from design and deployment through monitoring and troubleshooting.

• Multi-vendor routing & switching expertise
• Comprehensive firewall & network security management
• Full lifecycle support: design, deployment, and optimization
• On-site position, Birmingham, AL

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain routing and switching solutions across multi-vendor environments
• Configure, manage, and maintain firewalls and network security policies to protect infrastructure and client data
• Support voice and SIP/VoIP infrastructure, including session border controllers (SBCs), as part of the broader network
• Monitor network performance and capacity, and proactively identify and resolve issues
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for network-related issues
• Produce and maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve technical challenges
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in network routing and switching across a multi-vendor environment
• Strong experience with firewall management and network security
• Solid understanding of network architecture design and best practices
• Solid understanding of VoIP (Voice over IP) infrastructure
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SIP protocol and VoIP technologies, including SBCs
• Proficiency with the Linux CLI
• Knowledge of Asterisk or similar platforms
• Experience with SD-WAN and network automation

Certifications

Relevant certifications are a strong plus. We value depth across a range of technologies rather than any single vendor, and equivalent hands-on experience will be considered. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Routing, Switching and Wireless: Aruba (ACMA, ACMP, ACSP), Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP), CWNP (CWNA), CompTIA Network+
• Firewall and Security: Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA, PCNSE), Fortinet (NSE 4 through 7), Check Point (CCSA, CCSE), CompTIA Security+
• Voice and VoIP: SIP School (SSCA), Asterisk (dCAA/dCAP), SBC vendor certifications (e.g. Ribbon, TelcoBridges)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• On-site position based in Birmingham, AL
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Chance to make a significant impact on the company’s success

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please note that as part of our policy to ensure a substance-free workplace, Ambit team members are required to consent to random drug testing. Additionally, a background check and/or drug test must be cleared to enter government facilities.

Apply for This Position

• Name * First Last
• Address * Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
• Phone *
• Email *
• Job Interest *
• Available Starting Date (This is an On-Site Position) *
• Availability *
  • Full-Time
• Work Location *
  • On-site position in Birmingham, AL. I understand this role is not remote and am able to work on-site
• Skillset(s)
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
  • Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA)
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Associate (PCNSA)
  • Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE 4 or higher)
  • Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
  • SIP School Certified Associate (SSCA)
  • Systems/Infrastructure
  • VoIP/Unified Communications
  • Firewall/Network Security
  • Session Border Controller (SBC)
  • Recognized as a Problem Solver
  • Example(s) of putting the customer first
  • Analytical mind
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Collaboration skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience documenting network architecture or configurations