Senior Network Engineer

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Digital team and help clients modernize, secure, and optimize their network environments. This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, delivering secure, scalable, and resilient networking solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You will lead network modernization initiatives, design and support Cisco/Meraki solutions, conduct assessments, and guide migration and security improvements while collaborating with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 6 years of experience preferred.
• Experience supporting network assessments, remediation planning, target-state design, infrastructure modernization, and M&A-related transition initiatives within consulting, managed services, systems integrator, or enterprise network engineering environments preferred.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Cisco, Meraki, Azure, Cisco Umbrella, security, or other relevant networking certifications preferred #LI-RC1

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, remediation, and support of client network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Design and support Cisco and Meraki solutions including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, segmentation, and secure connectivity.
• Conduct network assessments, discovery workshops, infrastructure reviews, and modernization planning engagements.
• Lead network migration, integration, remediation, and infrastructure transformation projects.
• Support Azure networking solutions including virtual networks, VPN gateways, network security groups, hybrid connectivity, and Microsoft 365 network dependencies.
• Design and implement secure network architectures utilizing firewall technologies, Cisco Umbrella, network segmentation, 802.1X authentication, and secure remote access solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex performance, availability, authentication, wireless, routing, and security issues.
• Develop technical documentation including diagrams, standards, transition plans, inventories, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate directly with clients, vendors, carriers, managed service providers, and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to fellow engineers.
• Contribute to automation and infrastructure modernization initiatives using scripting and Infrastructure as Code tools.

Skills

Network engineering

Client engagement

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Scripting/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Azure

Umbrella

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Digital team and help clients modernize, secure, and optimize their network environments.

This role serves as a trusted technical advisor, delivering secure, scalable, and resilient networking solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You will partner with clients and project teams to lead network modernization initiatives, infrastructure transformations, cloud connectivity projects, M&A-related technology transitions, and security improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills and enjoys helping organizations solve complex networking and connectivity challenges.

About the role:

• Lead the design, implementation, remediation, and support of client network infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Design and support Cisco and Meraki solutions including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, segmentation, and secure connectivity.
• Conduct network assessments, discovery workshops, infrastructure reviews, and modernization planning engagements.
• Lead network migration, integration, remediation, and infrastructure transformation projects.
• Support Azure networking solutions including virtual networks, VPN gateways, network security groups, hybrid connectivity, and Microsoft 365 network dependencies.
• Design and implement secure network architectures utilizing firewall technologies, Cisco Umbrella, network segmentation, 802.1X authentication, and secure remote access solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex performance, availability, authentication, wireless, routing, and security issues.
• Develop technical documentation including diagrams, standards, transition plans, inventories, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate directly with clients, vendors, carriers, managed service providers, and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to fellow engineers.
• Contribute to automation and infrastructure modernization initiatives using scripting and Infrastructure as Code tools.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 6 years of experience preferred.
• Experience supporting network assessments, remediation planning, target-state design, infrastructure modernization, and M&A-related transition initiatives within consulting, managed services, systems integrator, or enterprise network engineering environments preferred.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Cisco, Meraki, Azure, Cisco Umbrella, security, or other relevant networking certifications preferred #LI-RC1

Equal Opportunity

CLA is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401k

Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

Career Growth

Start your inspired career When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.

About CLA

About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.

For more information visit CLAconnect.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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