SecOps Solutions Engineer

AE Business Solutions; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AE Business Solutions seeks a SecOps Senior Solutions Engineer in a permanent hybrid role based in Madison, WI. You will lead complex security and network implementations, provide senior technical guidance, and partner with architects, account managers, and project teams to drive client success.

The role demands deep experience in data networking and enterprise security, excellent client communication, and a proactive approach to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with data networking and network security.
• Four or more years of hands-on implementation experience with major enterprise networks and security platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of complex security and network infrastructure for enterprise clients.
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Design client solutions based on business and technical requirements in collaboration with architects and project teams.
• Support and enhance managed security and network services.
• Develop deep knowledge of clients’ environments and AE offerings to map requirements to solutions.
• Deliver expert communications and high-quality service to clients at all levels.

Skills

Data networking

Network security

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco

Fortinet

Check Point

Arista

Aruba

Juniper

Job description

AE Business Solutions is seeking a SecOps Senior Solutions Engineer to join our team! This is a permanent, hybrid opportunity (Madison, WI office) that is a base pay plus lucrative commission/bonus opportunity.

Life at AE

We have over 75 years under our belt and have secured Madison’s Top Workplaces award every year since 2021 so we’re pretty proud of where we’re at and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you. It all starts with our culture and that is driven by our 10 core values. These aren’t just words to us. We live them.

• Client First Mentality Care For Your Family Engage Locally Embrace Diversity Practice Honesty & Integrity Work Hard & Work Smart Laugh & Have Fun Propose Solutions Listen & Ask Questions Take Ownership & Show Respect

Role

The SecOps Senior Solutions Engineer provides advanced technical implementation and strategic support for complex security and network solutions while taking a prominent role in pre-sale consulting activities. This senior-level position combines deep technical expertise with client advisory capabilities, working independently with Solutions Architects, Account Managers, and Project Managers to drive client success. The Senior Solutions Engineer leads the design, configuration, and implementation of sophisticated enterprise solutions while building long-term trusted advisor relationships with clients and delivering exceptional managed services operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of complex client security and network infrastructure including enterprise networking architectures, next-gen firewalls, and network automation solutions.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership and mentor junior engineers, delivering engineering excellence throughout sophisticated post-sale implementations and pre-sale consulting engagements.
• Design client solutions based on comprehensive analysis of business and technical requirements in collaboration with Solutions Architects and project teams.
• Proactively support and enhance security and network infrastructure for managed services clients with accountability for reliability and performance outcomes.
• Develop deep expertise in clients' technical environments, strategic priorities, business challenges, and initiatives while mapping complex requirements to AE's advanced service offerings.
• Deliver exceptional client experience through expert-level communication, sophisticated technical presentations, and outstanding service delivery.
• Communicate with authority and professionalism with clients at all organizational levels, team members, and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• Deeply knowledgeable and experienced in modern data networking domains (data center, campus, wireless) and modern network security.
• Four or more years of hands‑on implementation experience in each of these areas:
• A major enterprise network security platform (Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point)
• A major route/switch platform (Arista, Aruba, Cisco, Juniper)
• Experience in any of these areas is desirable:
• SASE/SSE Solutions (Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Netskope, Cato, et. al)
• DDoS / WAF Solutions (Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai, et. al)
• Observability Solutions (LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, LiveAction, et. al)
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities with proven track record of resolving complex technical issues.
• Strong customer service orientation with focus on building trusted client relationships and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
• Willingness to travel for client implementations and support as needed.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

AE Business Solutions does not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

AE Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.