Senior Network Engineer

Summit 7; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health/dental benefits

401k with company matching

Bonuses and salary increase potential

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to handle network design, implementation, and support. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass an in-depth background check. Your role involves creating scalable network architectures, leading device onboarding, and ensuring security and reliability in network connections. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service dedication, familiarity with various network tools, and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a matching 401(k).

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks.
• 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Continuous education and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure network infrastructures.
• Lead device onboarding and installation.
• Monitor network security and uptime.
• Provide high-level technical support.

Skills

Customer service

Network design

VPN implementation

VLAN routing

FIPS encryption standards

SonicWall networks

Cisco networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SonicWall

Cisco

Azure

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Network Engineer role at Summit 7

This position requires U. S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check screening.

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:

• Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
• See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
• Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Essential Functions

The networking engineer will primarily handle the design, configuration, implementation, and continued support of our clients growing network infrastructures to ensure optimal networking security and reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Speaking confidently with clients and internal technicians as a primary point of escalation for on‑premise network issues as the SME.
• Developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures capable of meeting business objectives.
• Scheduling and leading device onboarding to include planning, configuration, and assisting remotely for on-site installation.
• Knowledge and ability to make hardware recommendations for multiple business size solutions.
• Comfortable supporting a myriad of devices to include the following brands: Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Palo Alto, Ruckus, SonicWall, Sophos, Ubiquiti.
• Leading VPN integration for client locations into Azure, and to support remote workers.
• Maintaining network security, while ensuring maximum uptime with reliable connections.
• Perform network maintenance to include but not limited to scheduling and managing backups and firmware updates, maintaining ACLs, patches, and security configurations.
• Monitor resource utilization to appropriate capacity planning.
• Provide high‑quality, high‑level support to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST requirements for on‑prem.

Required Job Specifications

• All candidates MUST BE a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass an extensive background check. Proof of citizenship and eligibility to work must be provided immediately upon hire. Failure to provide required documents will be cause for termination of employment until such time that the documents are provided.
• Familiarity with the following: SonicWall networks, Cisco networks, FIPS encryption standards, VPN implementation, VLAN routing and DUO MFA integration.
• Resolute dedication to unparalleled customer service.
• Ability to work in a team, share knowledge, and communicate effectively.
• Continuous education, expansion, and refinement of technical knowledge, and credibility through industry‑standard certifications.

Optional/Desired Specifications

• 5+ years of experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Any of the following certifications:
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CyberOps Associate
  • CCIE certifications
  • MCA: Security Administrator
  • MCSE: Core Infrastructure
  • MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert
  • CCNA/CCNP Certifications

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Summit 7 Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol‑free workplace and require pre‑employment drug screening.