Senior Network Engineer

Heartland Business Systems, LLC.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Business Systems, LLC. is looking for a Senior Network Engineer based in Plymouth, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will develop, implement, and support network services and solutions tailored for consulting clients.

This role involves leading projects, collaborating across teams, and requires at least 3 years of experience in network design, particularly with Cisco and HP/Aruba technologies. Strong customer relationship management and analytical skills are key.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing enterprise networks.
• Experience with Cisco or HP/Aruba networks including core protocols like OSPF and BGP.
• Certifications such as CCNP or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support network services for clients.
• Provide consultative support and work with multiple internal teams.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and vendor certifications.

Skills

Network design and implementation

Customer-focused relationship management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Cisco and HP network support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Networking or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

HP/Aruba technologies

Next Generation Firewalls

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Network Engineer will develop, implement, and support network services and solutions for consulting clients. This position will build a customer‑focused relationship with clients to identify business challenges and develop specifications and requirements to arrive at the best solution.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Work as a member of the HBS Network team as a leader and contributor that provides consultative and proactive project support to HBS’s account base.
• Collaborate and be a leader across multiple internal teams to ensure successful delivery and timely of the scope of work.
• Research new products for selection, enhance configuration standards and best practices and educate team members on these products and services to enhance the sales process.
• Provide senior level support, maintenance, and administration for customer networks and review for other potential concerns or enhancement opportunities.
• Work in and always model a positive team atmosphere between regional and virtual practices while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of past projects to potentially provide time estimates and project scopes for new related projects.
• Create and maintain current vendor/industry specific certifications and stay current on new products and solutions by utilizing networks of resources.
• Meet annual billable hour goal, as defined by HBS. This number may change over time as the business evolves.

Competencies:

• Adaptability – Ability to fit into a changing environment
• Ambition – Extent that an individual demonstrates drive and initiative in seeking personal advancement or recognition
• Applied Learning – Applied learning looks at whether an individual takes part in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience
• Decision Making – Selecting an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures
• Detail Oriented – Ability of an individual to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant
• Ethical – Ability to be guided by the company’s accepted principles of moral conduct
• Interpersonal – Interpersonal skills look at the ability of the individual to develop and maintain relationships with others.
• Organized – Ability of an individual to be structured and methodical in working skills
• Persistence – Ability to continue in a course of action in the face of adversity
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to relate to topics which require and understanding or specialized knowledge

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networks in a technical, client‑facing or consulting role.
• Experience with installing and supporting Cisco or HP/Aruba networks, including IOS, IOS‑XR, NX‑OS, and core protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Layer 2/3, Multicast, and QoS.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in a technical related field
• 3+ years’ experience working as a consultant
• Experience configuring Next Generation Firewalls, designing enterprise level network environments.

Required Skills, Education and/or Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Networking, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience.
• One or more of the following certifications: CCNP, CCA‑C, VCA‑DV, MCA or equivalent level certifications

Preferred Skills, Education and/or Certifications:

• Cisco Nexus technologies such as VDC, vPC, VXLAN, etc.
• Cisco based ISR‑based VPN solutions such as FLEX‑VPN, GET‑VPN, or DMVPN.
• Data Center / Core design, configuration, and implementation utilizing Cisco Nexus Architecture (9K, 7K, 6K, 5K, 3K, 2K, 1000V).
• Software Defined Networking (SDA, SD‑WAN)
• Cisco/Meraki/Aruba Wireless such as Controller or autonomous based, Design using Ekahau or similar product and High Density/Manufacturing/Office/Education
• Familiarity or experience with Meraki (Wireless, Security Products, Switches, SDWAN), Citrix NetScaler ADC/SDWAN deployment a plus, Network security appliances Including Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto firewalls, Fortinet firewalls and related technology, and additional core technologies such as: Riverbed, OpenDNS, Infoblox, Cisco Optical, NetBrain, FireEye, SolarWinds, SPLUNK?

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