Senior Network Engineer

DataVizion; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Unlimited PTO

Health, Vision, Dental, and Insurance

HSA with employer contributions

401k profit-sharing plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Team celebrations

Job summary

DataVizion is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure customer networks across the region using Aruba, ClearPass, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and SD-WAN. This is a design-and-build role: lead requirements gathering through architecture, implementation, and documentation for both internal teams and external customers in a hybrid setting.

You'll stay current on threats, ensure designs meet security standards, and provide clear communication to technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Extensive experience with dynamic routing protocols and SD-WAN.
• 5+ years with Aruba switching and wireless.
• Knowledge of security best practices and network monitoring.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and document technical specifications and blueprints for IT networks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements before build.
• Design, implement, and secure customer network environments across the region.
• Provide remote and on-site support and documentation.
• Stay current on threats and industry best practices.

Skills

Network Engineer experience

Dynamic routing protocols

Aruba switching & wireless

SD-WAN

Project management

Communication skills

Security best practices

Education

BS/BA in IT/CS

Professional certifications

Tools

Aruba ClearPass

Fortinet firewall

Palo Alto firewall

Job description

DataVizion is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure customer network environments across the region. The stack is Aruba switching and wireless, Aruba ClearPass, Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, and SD-WAN.This is a design-and-build role, not a queue role. You'll take projects from requirements gathering through architecture, implementation, and documentation, supporting both internal teams and external customers.

Why DataVizion

We’re a technology partner our clients trust with the infrastructure their businesses run on. That trust is earned by people who design well, build what they design, and stand behind it. You won’t be a cog in a massive org chart. You'll be the technical authority on your engagements, with the autonomy that comes with it.

What Your Days Look Like

Solution design and documentation

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements before anything gets built
• Design and document detailed technical specifications and blueprints for IT systems and network solutions
• Ensure designs adhere to industry best practices and applicable compliance standards
• Maintain accurate, current documentation of architecture, configurations, and changes

Network infrastructure

• Design and optimize network infrastructure spanning LANs, WANs, and cloud-based solutions
• Implement complex environments on Aruba, Fortinet, and Palo Alto platforms
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware and software; conduct proof-of-concept testing and make adoption recommendations
• Research emerging technologies and trends and bring forward the ones worth acting on

Security

• Implement robust security measures to protect customer data, systems, and networks
• Establish and enforce network security policies, define access, and monitor for violations
• Stay current on threats and vulnerabilities and implement safeguards before they become incidents

Support

• Provide remote support, troubleshooting, and fault isolation for customers and on-site engineers
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders, in writing and in the room

What You Bring

Required

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer
• Extensive experience with dynamic routing protocols
• 5+ years of experience with Aruba switching and wireless
• Knowledge of SD-WAN solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, security, and infrastructure

Highly preferred

• Aruba ClearPass experience
• Fortinet firewall experience
• Palo Alto Networks firewall experience

Nice to have

• Professional certifications
• BS/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Location

This is a hybrid role and involves occasional travel to client sites across the region. It's a relationship business, and we show up in person.

What You’ll Get:

• Flexible work schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance Plans
• HSA (including monthly employer contributions)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k profit-sharing plan
• Employee Assistance Program Services
• Professional development opportunities
• Team celebrations

About DataVizion:

Named a 2024 and 2021 Best Place to Work, DataVizion, an Inc. 5000 company, has seen tremendous growth and provides a full range of business technology solutions in Professional and Managed IT Services throughout the Midwest. From enterprises to small businesses, our priority is to provide a better connection for our clients through IT solutions that enhance speed, flexibility, and productivity in a secure environment. Backed by superior support and customer service, these proven solutions give our clients a competitive advantage to grow and thrive.

To learn more about DataVizion and the services offered, go to www.datavizion.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

DATAVIZION LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at DATAVIZION LLC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

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