Senior Network Engineer - Hybrid, Travel, Next-Gen Security

Acture Solutions; Town of Fishkill (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acture Solutions seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure enterprise networks across diverse client environments. The role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership in a hybrid Hudson Valley setting.

Responsibilities include network design, firewall and VPN deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting while mentoring junior engineers and documenting solutions. Travel to client locations is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
• CCNP certification required
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, ACLs, BGP, and OSPF
• Experience configuring and supporting Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti, or similar enterprise networking platforms
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting firewalls and network security technologies
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or similar platforms
• Excellent communication, documentation, and client relationship skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting or managed services environment
• Valid driver's license with ability and willingness to travel regularly to client locations

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing secure, scalable enterprise network solutions
• Deploying and supporting routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs, and related infrastructure
• Leading network refreshes, migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization projects
• Performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking issues
• Optimizing network performance, availability, and security
• Conducting infrastructure assessments and recommending strategic improvements
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Creating technical documentation, implementation plans, and network diagrams
• Mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical expertise across the team
• Participating in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows when projects require minimal client disruption

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing

Switching

VLANs

VPNs

QoS

ACLs

BGP/OSPF

Cisco IOS

Fortinet

Meraki

Aruba

Ubiquiti

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Education

CCNP certification

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Fortinet

Meraki

Aruba

Ubiquiti

Job description

Acture Solutions seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure enterprise networks across diverse client environments. The role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership in a hybrid Hudson Valley setting.

Responsibilities include network design, firewall and VPN deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting while mentoring junior engineers and documenting solutions. Travel to client locations is expected.