Senior Network Architect — Secure Enterprise Networking (Hybrid)

SFM Mutual Insurance Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 145,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work environment

PTO and paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Student loan repayment assistance

Internet allowance

Incentive bonuses

Gym discounts

Job summary

SFM Mutual Insurance Company in Minnesota seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our enterprise networking stack. You will drive secure, scalable LAN/WAN, VPN architecture, and wireless networks while supporting disaster recovery, audits, and incident response.

The role emphasizes mentorship and collaboration with management to advance security practices.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in network administration or engineering with at least 2 years in enterprise-level design and optimization.
• Industry certifications such as CCNP or equivalent Azure networking credentials are preferred.
• Expertise configuring routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, and secure network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise networking solutions.
• Provide guidance on scalability, high availability, and security.
• Oversee VPN, firewall, DNS, and cloud networking configurations.
• Support audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments related to network infrastructure.
• Mentor team members and contribute to project status updates.

Skills

CCNP

Azure Networking

Routers & Switches

VPN & SSL VPN

TCP/IP

VLANs

Network Security

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology / engineering or related field

Tools

Firewall management tools

VPN appliances

IDS/IPS tools

Job description

SFM Mutual Insurance Company in Minnesota seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our enterprise networking stack. You will drive secure, scalable LAN/WAN, VPN architecture, and wireless networks while supporting disaster recovery, audits, and incident response.

The role emphasizes mentorship and collaboration with management to advance security practices.