Senior Network Engineer - Cloud & Security Modernization

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 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